Creamy Tofu Pasta Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 lrg garlic clove minced fine
  • 1/4 c. finely minced red onion
  • 32 ounce soft tofu
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. tamari or possibly light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry sweet basil
  • 2 c. warm cooked pasta
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small pan. Add in garlic and onion and saute/fry over medium-low heat till the onion is translucent/soft.
  2. In food processor, blend the tofu till it reaches a uniform consistency. Pour the blended tofu into saute/fry pan with the garlic and onion, and cook for 5 min over medium heat.
  3. Add in water, tamari, and basil to the pan and cook for 5 min more.
  4. Pour the tofu sauce over cooked pasta. Toss well and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
  5. Description: "Similar to "alfredo""Cuisine: "Vegetarian"
  6. NOTES : Hinoichi Tofu sells soft tofu in 14-ounce ("dessert tofu) and 19-ounce ("Soft regular)" water-packed tubs. Soft is a custard-like tofu used for sauces, dips, drinks and pureed recipes. The soft bean curd (sometimes called silken tofu) is also available in shelf-stable packs which don't require refrigeration. -pat
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  8. Caution: This is not "lowfat" in the "under 30% of the calories from fat" meaning of the word. Salt is high, too.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 411g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 636  
Calories from Fat 130 20%
Total Fat 14.7g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.09g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 812mg 34%
Potassium 738mg 21%
Total Carbs 97.14g 26%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 15%
Sugars 7.02g 5%
Protein 27.4g 44%
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