Vegan Fettuccine Carbonara

Indulge in the comfort of creamy, savory pasta with this delectable Vegan Fettuccine Carbonara—a plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite! Perfectly cooked fettuccine is luxuriously coated in a velvety sauce made from silken tofu, nutritional yeast, and unsweetened almond milk, delivering a rich, cheese-like creaminess without any dairy. The dish is elevated with crispy vegan bacon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika and turmeric for depth of flavor and a golden hue. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is quick, wholesome, and ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and let this vegan carbonara delight your taste buds while staying completely dairy- and egg-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 250 grams Silken tofu
• 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 100 grams Vegan bacon

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced vegan bacon and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Pour the tofu mixture into the skillet with the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked fettuccine and vegan bacon to the skillet, tossing gently to combine and coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the fettuccine carbonara immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2390.3

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4226.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 93.0g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1434.0mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1452.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 56.6%