Best 9 Linguine With Tomatoes And Tofu Recipes

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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



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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

1 pound linguine pasta
½ cup olive oil
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound bay scallops
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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



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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

1 cup (½ pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 block silken tofu, about 12 ounces, chilled
Toasted sesame oil
Thinly sliced scallions (optional)
Thinly sliced basil (optional)

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



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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

4 cups whole wheat penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup extra-firm tofu cubes
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

8 ounces uncooked linguine
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter

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



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds very ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons finely-chopped garlic
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

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



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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

1 lb extra firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry & well mashed
1/2 cup raw cashews (approximately 4 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (or more)
1 lb medium pasta shell (or whatever type of pasta you prefer)

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



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Provided by Charlie Jones

Categories     Blender     Cheese     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups chopped seeded vine-ripened tomatoes (about 7), divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
3/4 pound linguine
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (5 to 6 ounces), divided

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'



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, or about 2 pounds peeled fresh tomatoes
Salt to taste
1 pound linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Red pepper flakes to taste
3 tablespoons minced basil or parsley

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) box linguine
4 large tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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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