Marry Me Tofu Recipe with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce and Pasta
Creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor, this vegan marry me tofu recipe combines crispy tofu with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with pasta. Inspired by the viral “Marry Me” chicken, it’s so irresistibly delicious, it just might spark a proposal—plant-based style.
16ouncesextra firm tofu(drained, pressed between paper towels and cut into ½" cubes)
½teaspoonkosher salt(plus extra to taste)
¼teaspoonground black pepper(plus extra to taste)
¼cupgreen onion(chopped)
2teaspoonsminced garlic clove
1cupvegan heavy cream or creamy oat milk(cashew cream or dairy heavy cream may also be used)
¾cupvegetable stock
½cupwhite wine
⅓cupsun-dried tomatoes, julienne(rough chopped)
1tablespoontomato paste
1teaspoondried basil
12ounceslinguine or spaghetti
⅓cupfresh parsley, chopped
½ to 1cupcrumbled feta cheese (dairy or non-dairy)(alternatively you could try vegan parmesan or nutritional flakes; chopped Kalamata olives are a great sub for feta in this dish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle tofu with salt and pepper. Sauté the tofu until lightly golden. (Alternatively, you can coat the tofu in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then air fry at 400℉ for about 12 to 15 minutes.
If needed, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then add the green onions and garlic to the tofu, and saute for two more minutes. Transfer to a separate dish and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan add the cream, vegetable stock, white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil. Bring to a rolling boil and cook until reduced and thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. (For more sauce and quicker thickening, you can whisk in a cornstarch slurry of ½ tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with ½ tablespoon of cold water.)
Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta, feta cheese, parsley, and the tofu mixture. Combine everything together and warm if needed. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish.
For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes, check out my post above.SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADD-INS: Swap tofu for chickpeas, mushrooms, or tempeh. Use vegan cream, oat milk, or cashew cream as your base. Not vegan? Regular dairy works fine. Can't find vegan feta? Swap in chopped kalamata olives. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh parsley and green onion. Pair with roasted vegetables, a simple side salad, or garlic bread to round out the meal. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of veggie broth to loosen the sauce.