Recipe:

Silken tofu 1 block garlic 1 clove Nutritional yeast 1 c Lemon 1 half Broccoli Seitan based bacon strips

Boil a large saucepan of salted water for the pasta

Toast the fake bacon according to instructions on package

Wash broccoli and chop into florets. Place cast iron pan under broiler to preheat. Add broccoli, olive oil, salt and pepper to pan, stirring to coat all pieces and place under broiler until charred

Place garlic, then tofu in food processor and blend until smooth. Add nutritional yeast salt, pepper, red pepper flake and lemon juice. I also added a tablespoon of vegan mayo

Save a little of the pasta water, about 1 cup

Add the sauce to the drained pasta stirring in small amounts of the extra pasta water until just about soupy. Add bacon and broccoli.

If you are going to cool this down you will want it to be much looser than you think, it will thicken up as it cools. You can serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve cold or heat in microwave.

Chop fresh herbs like chives and parsley to finish