BAKED TOFU AND PASTA WITH PESTO SAUCE

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Categories     Pasta     Soy     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield Make 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

One pack of extra firm tofu
1/4 cup plus 2 T. olive oil
1 t. balsmic vinegar (optional)
1/2 to 3/4 pounds pasta
2 T. walnuts
1 cup tightly packed, rinsed, drained, stemmed fresh basil leaves
2 medium cloves of garlic
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese
Fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Open tofu container, drain and pat tofu with paper towel. Cut tofu into 1 inch squares. Drizzle 1 T. olive oil and balsamic on the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan - place tofu in pan, mix with hands to coat with oil and separate int he pan. Bake for aprox. 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Boil water. Once boiling, salt and add pasta. Cook until al dente. Toast walnuts in pan with 1 T. olive oil until light brown. Combine walnuts, basil, garlic, salt and remaining 1/4 olive oil in food processor. Process until evenly blended. Transfer to large bowl and add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add tofu and pasta to bowl and combine. Serve immediately.

Yenimi Anderson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I usually have some tofu in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Toby Jones
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. You can use any type of tofu, pasta, or vegetables that you like.


August Dalland
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This dish is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Shan Arain
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This dish is a great addition to my repertoire.


Topajjol Topajjol
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The pesto sauce is a great way to hide the taste of the vegetables.


No One
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The pesto sauce is so flavorful and creamy. It's the perfect complement to the crispy tofu and al dente pasta.


Mommy Gee
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I love the crispy texture of the tofu in this dish. It's a great way to add some extra protein to your meal.


Nwaonye Kingsley
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy, but it still tastes gourmet.


Md Kaher
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the tofu and pesto sauce.


Inab Medical
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The tofu and pasta are light and refreshing, and the pesto sauce is full of fresh herbs.


Beck Griffiths
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of pasta or vegetables that you like. I also added some grilled chicken to mine for extra protein.


Harmonii Ann Marie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tofu and pasta cook in the same pot, so there's minimal cleanup. The pesto sauce is also very easy to make.


Jose
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was so well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The pesto sauce was also delicious and really brought the dish together.


Cassandra Williams
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.