Pesto tofu pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily prepared at home. The combination of pesto, tofu, and pasta creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious pasta dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Pesto tofu pasta is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, as you can add a variety of vegetables to the dish, such as spinach, kale, or broccoli.
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PESTO TOFU PASTA
This is a great twist on pesto pasta! It is my husband's favorite! The dish comes together in a snap!
Provided by Veronica
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
- Place mushrooms into the skillet, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives, capers, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 537.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
BAKED TOFU AND PASTA WITH PESTO SAUCE
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but be sure to use half the amount.
- You can use any type of pasta for this recipe, but short pasta shapes like penne, rotini, or fusilli work best.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can use another hard cheese like Romano or Asiago.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This pesto tofu pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant green color and nutty flavor, this pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting pasta dish to try, give this pesto tofu pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!
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