Maella

Squash & Tofu Bacon Pasta


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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Slice the zucchini and yellow squash and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add them to a greased baking sheet in a single layer and spray with olive oil before baking in the oven at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Boil a large pot of heavily salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.

  4. 4

    Melt plant-based butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

  5. 5

    Add the diced onions and sliced sage and cook until they’re soft and starting to turn golden.

  6. 6

    Add the nutritional yeast, some of the pasta water, and half of the baked squash to the skillet.

  7. 7

    Add the tofu bacon bits, the zest of one lemon, and more plant-based butter to the skillet.

  8. 8

    Stir until the butter has melted completely and everything is well combined.


Notes

see separate recipe for tofu bacon bits