Red lentil pasta with smoked tofu and courgettes

By the GetYourMacros team · 18 September 2026

A savory Mediterranean pasta dish where smoked tofu provides a deep flavor similar to pancetta, paired with tender zucchini.

• Time 20 min
• Course First course
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens soy

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 75 g Red lentil pasta
• 90 g Smoked tofu
• 200 g Zucchini
• 10 g Nutritional yeast
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Boil the lentil pasta in salted water for the time indicated on the package.
2. Cut the smoked tofu into small, even cubes and thinly slice the zucchini into rounds.
3. Heat a large non-stick pan with the olive oil and sauté the tofu cubes over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until crispy.
4. Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for another 6-7 minutes until they are golden and tender.
5. Reserve a small ladle of pasta water, then drain the lentil pasta.
6. Toss the pasta into the pan with the tofu and zucchini, mixing well.
7. Stir in the nutritional yeast and the reserved pasta water to create a savory coating.
8. Serve hot, garnished with a crack of black pepper if desired.

Tips

• Smoked tofu gives this dish a 'carbonara-style' smoky note without the animal fats.
• Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and an extra boost of B-vitamins and protein.

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