Pesto Tofu Pasta

Pesto Tofu Pasta

Recipe by Veronica from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 sprig fresh basil

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Blend together milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, and pesto sauce mix in a medium bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  • Place mushrooms into the skillet; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and capers. Mix in tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve tofu pesto sauce over spiral pasta. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 351
  • Carbohydrate: 28g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 5g

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