This Low FODMAP Tomato Pasta Sauce without onion and garlic is the perfect dinner to cozy up with at night with a glass of wine. This delicious tomato basil pasta dish is paired with a dollop of creamy and flavorful tofu ricotta. I promise you won't even miss the garlic and onion!
When I was told I needed to go on the low FODMAP diet my first thought was "Oh no! I can't have garlic and onion!"
Garlic and onion take a meal from a 7 to a solid 10 or so I originally thought. When I first tried to make pasta I was shocked when I tasted it and it was good. More than good, it was perfect! It satisfied my pasta craving and I didn't even miss the onion or garlic.
Thankfully the low FODMAP diet is just temporary but even after I'm done this is going to be a regular dish in my weekly meal plan. Hope you enjoy it!
Let's break it down:
This low FODMAP Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Tofu Ricotta comes together quickly. No chopping is needed! Heat up the garlic-infused olive oil (life-changing!!) and add in dried herbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and a can of tomato sauce. Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes then add in brown sugar and unsweetened almond milk to reduce some of the acidity. Toss the sauce with a gluten-free pasta of your choice.
Next up, make your tofu ricotta which requires no cooking! Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth! Top your pasta with the ricotta and loads of fresh basil and it's done!
Ingredients:
- Gluten-Free Pasta
- Tomato Sauce
- Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- Dried & Fresh Herbs
Substitutions
Feel free to customize this the way you'd like! I made this recipe when I was on a Low FODMAP diet and it's delicious as written but feel free to add whatever you'd like if you're not following this elimination diet.
How to Make this Recipe
You'll have a lot more tofu ricotta left over but this is good news because it's absolutely delicious and a wonderful addition to many dishes. I love it on roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, and sandwiches, mixed in with some plain pasta with spinach and basil. I could go on!
Learn more about making the best tofu ever in the Ultimate Guide to Cooking Tofu.
LowFODMAP Information:
This recipe makes about 3 low FODMAP servings but can easily be doubled. I recommend storing the cooked noodles and sauce separately if you're making this in higher amounts to have leftovers for the week. In my experience, gluten-free pasta breaks apart a lot faster than wheat pasta so separating them will help.
More Pasta Recipes You Might Like:
- Vegan Pumpkin Mac & Cheese w/ Sage Breadcrumbs
- Roasted Cauliflower Alfredo
- Butternut Squash & Mushroom Lasagna Roll Ups
Recipe
Tomato Pasta Sauce without Onion & Garlic
Ingredients
Tomato Basil Pasta:
- 6 oz Gluten Free Pasta I used brown rice spaghetti
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Salt more or less to preference
- ÂĽ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
- 15 oz Canned Tomato Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Fresh Basil for garnish
Tofu Ricotta:
- 14 oz Block of Firm Tofu pressed for 20 minutes
- ÂĽ cup Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoon White Miso Paste
- ½ teaspoon Salt more or less to preference
- ÂĽ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Boil water and cook pasta according to the package. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Heat a pan on medium heat and add garlic infused olive oil. Once hot, add dried herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds then add can of tomato sauce. Cover and lower the heat to simmer for 20 minutes.Â
- Add in brown sugar, unsweetened almond milk, and â…“ cup of pasta water. Add more if needed. Prepare tofu ricotta then serve with fresh basil.Â
- Using a tofu press or DIY tofu press, press for only 20 minutes to remove some of the water.Â
- Crumble tofu and add to a food processor along with the remaining ingredients. Pulse a few times until it's smooth and creamy. Add a teaspoon or so of water to get it moving along if needed but be sure not to add too much. You want it to have some texture.
- Dollop a spoonful of tofu ricotta on top of the tomato basil pasta and garnish with lots of fresh basil. Enjoy!
Bruce Standen says
Awesome recipe and the ricotta was really delicious. Substituted tinned tomatoes for the tomato paste and family vegan (and me) loved it. Can't wait to try the other pasta dish. Thanks for all the great recipes.
Liv says
Glad you enjoyed!! 🙂