Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta with Paprika Tofu
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Tender orzo pasta in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, topped with pan-seared paprika tofu. A 30-minute vegetarian dinner with optional gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 5 ounces orzo (¾ cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 15 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or oregano )
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, (optional)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons oil (to cook the tofu)
- 2 teaspoons oil (or vegan butter)
- 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or more, to taste)
- ⅓ cup non-dairy cream, or (non-dairy yogurt, or vegan cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon flour (mixed in 2 tablespoons water)
- ½ cup frozen spinach (or more, to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegan parmesan (and vegan mozzarella)
- fresh parsley, or basil or other herbs (for garnish)
- more vegan parmesan (for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 673mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 428mg
- Calcium
- 351mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 673MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.