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Kürbisbolognese-Pfanne mit Salbei

A delightful and comforting dish featuring creamy squash and smoky tofu, perfect for a meatless evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 500 g Penne The perfect pasta to hold onto the creamy sauce.
  • 200 g Räuchertofu Adds savory depth and richness.
  • 1 Zwiebel Finely diced onion provides a fragrant base.
  • 1 Knoblauchzehe Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 3 EL Bratöl Essential for sautéing.
Seasonings
  • Salz, Pfeffer, Paprikapulver, Muskatnuss A mix of spices to season your dish.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 EL Tomatenmark Provides concentrated flavor.
  • 400 g gehackte Tomaten Creates the saucy base.
  • 300 ml Gemüsebrühe Infuses the dish with vegetable goodness.
  • 350 g Hokkaido Kürbis Adds creaminess and color.
  • 200 ml Hafercuisine Makes the sauce rich and creamy.
Garnishes
  • Veganer Parmesan For a cheesy finish.
  • Salbei Blätter Adds aroma and earthiness.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Base
  1. Crumble the smoked tofu using a fork. Dice the onion finely and press the garlic clove into a paste.
Sautéing Aromatics
  1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu, diced onion, and pressed garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Seasoning
  1. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Making the Sauce
  1. Stir in the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Pour in the vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
  2. Cut the Hokkaido pumpkin into small cubes and add them along with chopped sage.
  3. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the oat cream.
Combining and Serving
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir together. Serve hot, garnished with vegan Parmesan and sage.

Notes

Tofu texture can be improved by pressing it for 30 minutes. Enjoy with a salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.