Creamy Corn Pasta with Tofu Chorizo

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 1 454 g block firm tofu, well drained
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 corn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot pepper flakes
• 1 tin 250 ml vegetable cream
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable stock
• Pepper, to taste
• 400 g short pasta of your choice
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) cooking water
• 1 1/2 cups (45 g) basil