Linguine with tomatoes and tofu is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes. This classic Italian pasta dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy tofu, and flavorful herbs creates a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So, let's gather the ingredients and start cooking this delightful pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion!
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
LINGUINE WITH SEAFOOD AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES
A wonderful blend of seafood and citrus! The secret ingredient is the lemon peel! Thanks to my Dad, this is one of our favorites! TIP: Have all the ingredients ready and prepared so you can whip this recipe up in no time!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter. Heat until butter is melted. Add the garlic and saute until tender.
- Add the scallops and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes more.
- To the cooked pasta add the tomatoes, parsley and lemon zest, toss. Pour seafood mixture over the linguini, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 412.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SILKEN TOFU WITH SOY-SAUCED TOMATOES
This is a quick summer dish that capitalizes on juicy tomatoes and requires the stove to be turned on for just a few minutes.
Provided by Lukas Volger
Categories HarperCollins Dinner Tofu Soy Sauce Tomato Sesame Oil Green Onion/Scallion Basil Vegetarian Vegan Side Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Summer
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the tomatoes, soy sauce, olive oil, and many grinds of black pepper. Place over low heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the tomatoes start to soften and juices collect in the pan.
- Carefully cut the tofu into 2 wide slabs (or 4 smaller ones) and place on plates or in shallow bowls. Divide the warm tomatoes on top. Add a judicious drizzle of toasted sesame oil, then sprinkle with scallions and basil, if using. Serve immediately.
TOMATO TOFU BASIL PASTA
Healthy, easy, and light, this pasta is a great summer evening treat!
Provided by KatieDB
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups of the water.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; add tofu and continue cooking and stirring until browned, about 5 minutes more.
- Arrange tomatoes in the bottom of the saucepan so the cut sides are down; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
- Pour 1 cup reserved water over the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more reserved water if the liquid gets too thick.
- Remove saucepan from heat; add drained penne. Stir cheese and basil through the pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.1 calories, Carbohydrate 114.9 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 119.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
LINGUINE WITH FRESH TOMATOES
This garlic and basil linguine is a perfect way to use up your late-summer tomato harvest. It makes a great light supper when paired with a salad, or you can make it heartier with some chopped chicken. -Susan Jones, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except butter in a large bowl., Drain linguine; toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
LINGUINE WITH RAW TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juice. In a large bowl combine tomatoes and their juice, vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil and basil. In a very small skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic 3 minutes, without allowing garlic to brown. Scrape garlic and oil into tomato mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. Marinate tomato sauce at room temperature, 5 to 6 hours.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, 5 to 10 minutes; drain in a large colander. Return pasta to pot and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan; divide among 6 bowls. Using a slotted spoon top each portion with about 1 cup tomato chunks. Ladle remaining tomato liquid around pasta.
PASTA WITH TOFU RICOTTA AND TOMATO SAUCE
Mmmmmm. This recipe is a combination of Joanne Stepaniak's "Unstuffed Shells" from Vegan Vittles and Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero's "Cashew Ricotta" from Veganomicon. The cheese is a non-dairy dream. Creamy and rich.
Provided by His daughter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend together the cashews, lemon juice and olive oil until thick and creamy. (A Vitamix works well for this.).
- Add the cashew cream to the mashed tofu along with the parsley, basil, onion granules, garlic granules and salt. Mix well. Set aside.
- Place the tomato sauce in a small saucepan and heat until boiling. Then reduce the heat to low and cover saucepan with a lid to keep the sauce hot.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to instructions on package. Drain pasta and return it to the pot.
- Stir the reserved tofu ricotta into the hot pasta, tossing well until it is evenly distributed.
- To serve, spoon pasta onto plate and spoon tomato sauce on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 913.9, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 28.7
LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, FETA, AND PARSLEY
Provided by Charlie Jones
Categories Blender Cheese Olive Pasta Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Purée 2 1/2 cups tomatoes, wine, and garlic in blender. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato puree and olives. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta, parsley, basil, and vinegar to sauce in skillet. Toss over mediumhigh heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in remaining 1 cup tomatoes and half of cheese. Mound pasta in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
LINGUINE WITH TOMATO 'FILLETS'
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes into strips, discarding seeds and juice; place in a strainer to drain while you bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Start the sauce in the next step, and start cooking pasta when water boils.
- Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a 10-inch skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook briskly for about 5 minutes (8 minutes for fresh tomatoes), stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should remain in pieces, and there should be no liquid remaining in the pan other than the oil.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and the basil or parsley, and serve immediately.
LINGUINE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA CHEESE
Got this recipe out of the Easy Weeknight Favorites Cookbook by Southern Living. I have not tried it yet, but it looks light, fresh, and delicious!
Provided by uvanavychica
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine tomato, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl.
- Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, sprinkle with feta cheese and olives. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 758.9, Carbohydrate 95.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8, Protein 20.8
Tips:
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu: This will help the tofu hold its shape and not crumble when cooked.
- Press the tofu before cooking: This will help to remove excess moisture and make the tofu more flavorful.
- Marinate the tofu: This will help to add flavor and moisture to the tofu.
- Cook the tofu over medium heat: This will help to prevent the tofu from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: This will help the tofu to cook evenly.
- Serve the tofu immediately: This will help to keep the tofu warm and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Linguine with Tomatoes and Tofu is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that is packed with flavor. The tofu is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then cooked until golden brown. The tomatoes are sautéed in olive oil until softened, then added to the tofu along with the linguine. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Linguine with Tomatoes and Tofu is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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