Description
Savor the delightful combination of crispy tofu and gnocchi in this Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi recipe, perfect for vegans and those seeking a dairy-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- Sea salt + pepper
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 7–8 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups oat milk or cashew cream
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1–2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 6 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes
- 16 ounces vegan gnocchi
- Fresh basil to top
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes and toss with arrowroot starch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt vegan butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, white wine, and oat milk (or cashew cream) to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Whisk in flour and tomato paste, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Add vegan cheese, parsley, red chili flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until incorporated.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then add to the sauce along with the crispy tofu.
- Stir everything together gently, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade gnocchi. Adjust chili flakes according to desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Crispy Tofu, Vegan Gnocchi, Dairy Free, Marry Me Sauce, Plant-Based Recipe