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

Daisy Obrien
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This pasta dish was a complete disaster! The tofu was overcooked and the sauce was watery.


Reysa Lavada
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I thought this pasta dish was just so-so. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Soft Height
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This pasta dish was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Habesha Mereja
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I'm not sure why, but this pasta dish just didn't do it for me. It was just okay.


Moro Suleman
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat tofu. It's delicious and they'll never know they're eating healthy.


Lexi louise Bailey
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The tomatoes, tofu, and basil all came together perfectly.


Shani_wri8ss07
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This pasta dish was really easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Bagel Barron
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The tofu in this dish was a little dry. I would recommend using a different cooking method.


Remilyn Marshall
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This pasta dish was a little too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


FARUK RAJ
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I'm always looking for new tofu recipes and this one did not disappoint. It's definitely a keeper.


Ryan Erickson
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a great vegetarian option.


ansar gondal
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


ahsan jani0033
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This pasta dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of tomatoes, tofu, and basil.


Nkosana Sipho
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I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this dish was delicious! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly balanced.


Sad King
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This tomato tofu basil pasta was a hit with my family! The tofu was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. We will definitely be making this again.