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Creamy Carbonara with Coconut Bacon
[Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Creamy Carbonara with Coconut Bacon [Vegan]

For the Sauce

  • 10.5 oz (297 g) silken tofu, drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened nondairy milk (oat, soy, oralmond)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kala namak
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) white miso paste
For the Pasta
  • 10 oz (283 g) dried spaghetti or bucatini
  • 4 tablespoons (25 g) vegan Parmesan, grated (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pasta cooking water (as needed)

Coconut Bacon

  • 3/4 cup (90 g) unsweetened coconut flakes or chips
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon (8 ml) olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt
To Serve
  • 1 batch Coconut Bacon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
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How to Prepare Creamy Carbonara with Coconut Bacon [Vegan]

  1. For the sauce, in a blender, combine the tofu, nondairy milk, kala namak, sea salt, garlic powder, turmeric, and white miso paste, and blend until smooth.
  2. Put the pasta on to cook in a pot of boiling, salted water. Cook to al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta cooking water. Transfer the pasta back to the pot and add in the Parmesan (if using) and sauce. Stir together over low heat,until the Parmesan has melted and the sauce is thick and gooey, adding pasta cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce to your liking (you may not need to use all of it).
  3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Add the coconut to a mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk together the tamari, olive oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, paprika, pepper, and salt, and pour it over the coconut. Stir everything together, until the coconut is fully coated in the sauce, then spread the pieces evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The more you can separate the coconut pieces, the more they will crisp up while cooking.
  5. Bake them for about 20 minutes, until well toasted and crispy, stirring the pieces every 5 minutes to get an even toast and keep them from burning. Transfer to a bowl to cool before using.
  6. Serve and top with Coconut Bacon and salt and pepper.

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