tofu carbonara

  • Serves: 2
  • Calories: 632 kcal
  • Total Time: 35 m
    • Prep: 25 m
    • Cook: 10 m
  • Japanese: Tofu no karubonara

ingredients:

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 block of tofu
  • 1 egg
  • 7 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • a little salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • a little black pepper (optional)
  • 2 quarts water

step 1:

Cut the tofu in half. Wrap each tofu half in a paper towel. Heat it in a microwave oven for 2 minutes to remove the water.

step 2:

Slice the bacon across into 1/2 in. strips.

step 3:

Pour the water into a pan. Bring to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti until done. Remove from pan and drain in a colander.

step 4:

Place the tofu, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt in a blender, and mix for 1 minute. Pour into a bowl. Add the egg and mix.

step 5:

Stir-fry the bacon for 3 minutes in a frying pan. Add the tofu mixture Step 4 and simmer on low heat for 30 seconds.

step 6:

Add the spaghetti to the sauce in the frying pan. Remove from heat. Mix and cook for 30 seconds.

If desired, sprinkle with black pepper.

comment:

Because tofu is used instead of fresh cream, this dish is healthier than most carbonara recipes. The bacon and grated Parmesan cheese make it very delicious.