
Broccoli & Tofu "Cream" Sauce
Italy
A creamy, high-protein sauce that clings perfectly to gnocchi ridges.
Ingredients
- 300g broccoli (1 head), cut into small florets
- 150g tofu (soft or silken preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 30ml olive oil
- 60ml pasta water (reserved from boiling gnocchi)
- 20g nutritional yeast or parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Place 300g broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water, cover, and microwave for 4 minutes until very soft.
- In a blender, combine the steamed broccoli, 150g tofu, 2 cloves garlic, 30ml olive oil, and 20g nutritional yeast or parmesan.
- Pulse until a thick green paste forms.
- Add 60ml reserved pasta water to the blender and blitz until silky.
- Pour sauce into a warm pan, toss in cooked gnocchi, and stir over low heat for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and black pepper.