Recipes

Cajun-Style Fettuccine Alfredo with Blackened Soy Curls Recipe

Get ready to turn up the heat on your next pasta night with this bold and comforting Cajun-Style Fettuccine Alfredo with Blackened Soy Curls. Creamy, smoky, and packed with Southern flair, this dish combines a rich, dairy-free Alfredo sauce with perfectly spiced, pan-seared soy curls that mimic blackened chicken — but completely plant-based. Whether you're craving something cozy or want to impress with a flavorful twist on a classic, this recipe delivers all the indulgence of comfort food with a spicy kick and a cruelty-free edge. Ideal for weeknight dinners or sharing with guests, this is one vegan pasta you’ll want to make again and again. Ingredients You'll Need: Blackened Chick’n: 1/2 (8 oz) bag Butler soy curls (about 2 1/2 cups) (Bulk option of Butler soy curls are also available) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Fettuccine and Vegetables 1 pound fettuccine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers (about 2 medium peppers) 1 1/2 cups chopped orange bell peppers (about 2 medium peppers) Cajun-Style Alfredo Sauce 1 1/4 cups raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes 2 cups unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 5 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more if desired For Garnish: Shredded or grated vegan parmesan Thinly sliced green onions Minced fresh parsley Instructions: Soak the soy curls in hot water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and thoroughly squeeze out the excess water through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve one cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta, but do not rinse. To make the sauce, drain and rinse the cashews and place them in a high-powered blender along with the milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Blend until very smooth. Set aside. For the salt and spices for the blackened chick’n into a large bowl. Using a fork or west, mix the seasonings well. Toss the soy curls in the seasonings and coat generously using your hands. To cook the vegetables, heat the olive oil and a sauté pan over high heat. You’ll know the oil is hot enough when it is shimmering and slides easily around the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, carefully add the tomatoes and cook for one minute without disturbing them. Stir gently and cook until the tomatoes begin to blister, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the bell peppers and sauté until they’re softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully remove the tomatoes and peppers from the pan with a slotted spoon and lower the heat to medium-high. Place the season soy curls in the pan and an even layer. Cook, giving them a good stir every 2 to 3 minutes until they look slightly crisped around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduced to low heat. Add the fettuccine, sauce, and tomatoes, and peppers to the pan with the soy curls, tossing to combine all the ingredients well. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Taste and add salt or more Cajun seasoning if needed. Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan, green onions, and parsley. Source: Sweet Simple Vegan

The Laughing Cow Pasta with White Beans Recipe

Looking for a creamy, satisfying, and plant-based pasta dish? This Laughing Cow vegan cheese pasta with white beans is the perfect combination of rich flavor and nourishing ingredients. Ingredients You'll Need: 8 oz. pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your choice) 2 tbsp olive oil 4 wedges of The Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb Wedges 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup plant-based milk Salt & pepper, to taste 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups kale, chopped Nutritional yeast and hemp seeds, for garnish Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Sauté the garlic and onion: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Melt the cheese: Lower the heat and add The Laughing Cow cheese wedges and plant-based milk. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and forms a smooth, creamy sauce. Add the beans and kale: Stir in the cannellini beans and chopped kale, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted and well combined. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the creamy sauce. Season and garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and hemp seeds on top for extra flavor and nutrition.

Carbonara with Yo! Egg Yolks Recipe

Indulge in this exquisite rendition of Carbonara, where traditional Italian technique meets modern plant-based innovation for a dish that's as elegant as it is delicious. Ingredients You'll Need: 8 ounces (225g) artisanal spaghetti 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 Yo! Egg yolks 1/2 cup plant-based pancetta-style ham, finely diced 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for service Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste Chopped fresh chives, for garnish Yo Egg proprietary black salt mix Instructions: Render the Plant-Based Pancetta: In a large sauté pan, warm extra-virgin olive oil over medium flame. Add plant-based ham and sauté until it achieves a golden-brown crispness. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Emulsification Prep: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together Yo! Egg yolks and vegan Parmesan until a smooth emulsion forms. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. Aromatic Infusion: In the same sauté pan, gently sweat minced garlic until fragrant, ensuring not to brown, about 1 minute. Al Dente Pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, following the artisanal pasta’s guidelines. Tossing and Coating: Lower the flame to a gentle simmer. Add the al dente spaghetti and rendered plant-based pancetta to the pan, tossing with the garlic-infused oil. Sauce Creation: Off the heat, swiftly drizzle in the egg yolk and Parmesan emulsion, tossing continuously to coat the pasta and create a glossy, velvety sauce. Garnishing: Nestle a Yo! Egg yolk atop each serving. Dust with a pinch of Yo Egg proprietary black salt mix for enhanced flavour. Plating: Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated vegan Parmesan, a grind of black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh chives.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Fig Salami Recipe

This vibrant dish marries the richness of a velvety vegan pesto sauce with the sweet and savory notes of fig salami, resulting in a harmonious symphony of tastes and textures. The vibrant pesto dressing, brimming with toasted almonds, kale, creamy avocado and zesty garlic, hugs every pieces of al dente pasta, creating a mouthwatering blend that's equal parts comforting and refreshing. But what truly sets this pasta salad apart is the addition of luscious fig salami. These delightful morsels add a delightful chewiness and an intriguing earthy sweetness, giving your palate a unique experience that's both luxurious and unexpected. This vegan Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Fig Salami is a wonderful dish to share with friends and family at picnics, potlucks, or as a delightful weeknight dinner. It's not only delicious but also quick and easy to make, allowing you to savor gourmet flavors without a lot of effort. Let's dive into the recipe and create a vegan masterpiece that's sure to leave everyone asking for seconds! Ingredients You'll Need: 12 oz prepared Pasta (I used Vegetable Radiatore) Pesto (recipe below) 1 package Hellenic Farms Fig Salami w/ Smoked Paprika, cubed 1 Shallot, thinly sliced 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved Additional salt to taste Pasta Instructions: Combine all prepped ingredients, adjusting salt to taste. Serve cold. Almond, Kale & Avocado Pesto: 1/4 cup Toasted Almonds 2 cloves Garlic 1 cup Chopped Kale 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 cup Olive Oil 3 T Lemon Juice 1 Avocado Pesto Instructions: Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the almonds and garlic. Add kale, salt & pepper, and about half of the oil. Continue to crush and combine, gradually adding the rest of the oil and lemon juice until you have a coarse paste. Finally add and smash avocado, combine well until creamy. Credit: @forfoodandforests.

Walnut Pesto Pasta Recipe

This walnut pesto is from the famous Lotus Seed restaurant in Vancouver, BC! We whipped up a quick pesto pasta with Bioitalia Linguine, Lotus Seed Walnut Pesto + Violife Mozza. Start off by boiling the linguine until al dente. Drain out most of the water while leaving a little bit of pasta water. Add in the pesto until desired sauciness. While still hot, add in mozza to your heart's content! Feel free to add some cooked Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage Sausages, Happy Veggie World Shrimp or Butler Soy Curls! Delicious and easy, what more could you ask for?! Check out our reel here.Make sure to grab some walnut pesto while it's on sale for 15% off for the month of July! 

Sundried Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Rosemary Recipe

This exquisite dish takes a modern twist on traditional Italian flavors, combining the rich and tangy notes of sun-drenched tomatoes with the creamy smoothness of vegan ricotta. Fragrant rosemary infuses every bite, transporting your taste buds to the sun-soaked hillsides of the Mediterranean. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply seeking a new and exciting pasta experience, this recipe is a true celebration of plant-based ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. So, tie on your apron and get ready to create a masterpiece that's as vibrant and satisfying as it is easy to make! Ingredients You'll Need: 2-3 cloves garlic, minced1-2 shallots, slicedFresh Rosemary and Dill, choppedOilala Sundried TomatoesTofutti Better than Ricotta CheeseChickapea Pasta3 cups waterSalt and pepper Instructions: Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large pot or skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, pinch of salt and pepper, and most of the herbs. Cook until the tomatoes turn deep red and are crisping, 3-5 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente. Mix in a few spoonfuls of Tofutti Better than Ricotta Cheese until creamy. Heat through and top with a few more spoonfuls.