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Easy Tofu Tomato Pasta With Vegetables

Delicious Easy Tofu Tomato Pasta with Colorful Veggies

This Easy Tofu Tomato Pasta With Vegetables is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Choose any type of pasta you love; gluten-free options work great as well.
For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Firm or Extra Firm Tofu Drained and crumbled.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for sautéing.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; can substitute garlic powder.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Can swap with chili powder.
  • 1 to 2 cups Tomato Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Vital for seasoning.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper Chopped; can substitute with zucchini or mushrooms.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh; can replace with kale.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Basil or Parmesan/Vegan Cheese For extra flavor and presentation.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
  2. Crumble the drained tofu into small pieces.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped bell pepper, cooking for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Incorporate crumbled tofu, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach and desired amount of tomato sauce. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley or basil and vegan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Ensure you drain and press the tofu well, and customize your veggies based on what you have.

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