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Creamy High Protein One Pot Vegan Carbonara

Recipe by Sören Manke on InstagramAdded 24 February 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 4
  • 12 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Indulge in this creamy and high-protein vegan one-pot carbonara, made with seitan tofu, soy milk, and vegan bacon bits. This innovative recipe combines the classic Italian dish with a plant-based twist, perfect for those seeking a satisfying and protein-rich meal.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Sören Manke gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince 5 cloves of garlic and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a blender or food processor, combine 200g of seitan tofu, 400ml of soy milk, 40g of nutritional yeast flakes, and 100ml of light soy cream. Blend the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tofu, soy milk and nutritional yeast blend into a smooth cream.

  3. 3

    Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil for frying. Once the oil is hot, add 120g of vegan bacon bits and cook until they're crispy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The vegan bacon bits turn crispy in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add the minced garlic to the pan with the vegan bacon bits and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add 250g of high protein spaghetti to the pan, along with 150ml of vegetable broth. Stir to combine, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with the broth and the vegan bacon bit mixture.

  6. 6

    Pour the blended tofu mixture over the spaghetti and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The spaghetti simmers in the creamy sauce until al dente.

  7. 7

    Once the spaghetti is cooked, season the dish with 1 tsp of Kala Namak and black pepper to taste.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Kala namak and black pepper season the finished sauce.

  8. 8

    If desired, sprinkle with vegan parmesan for an extra burst of flavor.

  9. 9

    Serve the creamy high protein one pot vegan carbonara hot, garnished with additional vegan parmesan and black pepper if desired.

  10. 10

    Enjoy your delicious and satisfying vegan carbonara!

Tips while you cook

Blend the base first
Combine seitan tofu, soy milk, nutritional yeast flakes, and light soy cream in a blender and blend until smooth before adding to the pan.
Crisp the bacon bits
Cook the vegan bacon bits in hot olive oil until crispy before adding the minced garlic.
Stir while simmering
During the 15‑20 minute covered simmer, stir the spaghetti occasionally and add more liquid if needed.
Season at the end
Add the Kala Namak and black pepper after the spaghetti reaches al dente.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Carbonara, 4 ways

Three creators posted their own.

  1. Chef GR25 min6 ingr.Only this one uses pecorino romano
  2. Sören Manke35 min12 ingr.Only this one uses seitan tofu, soy milk and nutritional yeast flakes
  3. Chef GR25 min4 ingr.Only this one uses pasta and pecorino cheese
  4. Ana Negoita50 min8 ingr.Only this one uses eggs, pancetta and parmesan cheese
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