Chloe’s Green Pasta

Food is nourishment. It sustains us through connection and memory — bringing people together, carrying traditions across generations and holding stories of home, belonging and care. We’re happy to share dishes from our staff and the experiences that make them meaningful.

Today we’re sharing a favourite from Chloe: a vibrant, comforting green pasta that’s as nourishing as it is easy to make. Blended spinach, tofu and herbs create a creamy sauce that’s packed with protein, fibre and fresh flavour. A simple weeknight meal that never disappoints.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• At least 3 big handfuls spinach (or 1 full package; frozen spinach also works)
• 1 block medium-firm tofu
• Small bunch of basil
• 1 tsp vegetable bouillon (or ½ cube)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Grated parmesan and/or nutritional yeast, to taste
• 500 g pasta (1 bag)
• 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Roughly chop onions and garlic. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent.
3. Add spinach, basil and 1 tbsp water. Cover and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Transfer spinach mixture to a blender. Add drained tofu and vegetable bouillon. Blend until smooth.
5. Combine cooked pasta, blended sauce, and drained white beans in a pot. Heat gently until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
6. Stir in lemon juice and parmesan or nutritional yeast to taste. Serve warm.

A note from Chloe: This recipe is my favourite way to eat an entire bag of spinach! The sauce is decadently thick and refreshingly flavourful while also providing a great balance of protein, fibre, greens and carbs. Swapping the parmesan for nutritional yeast also makes this a great vegan option (and gives you a big dose of vitamin B12!) This is an easy to put together meal that is a hit every time I make it, affectionately dubbed ‘Chloe’s Green Pasta’ by my friends.

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