Spaghetti & Tofu with Tomato Sauce
Description
This simple and delicious pasta recipe is packed with vitamin C and vitamin K. It’s also a great source of carbohydrates and has 4 g of fiber per serving. This recipe can be easily modified by adding your favorite cooked vegetables into the dish or as a side, such as onions, zucchini, spinach, or broccoli.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Drain the cubed tofu, squeezing out any excess liquid using a paper towl or clean dish towel.
Toss the cubed tofu in 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 tsp each of dried oregano and dried basil.
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In a frying pan on medium heat add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, stirring half way through.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
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While the pasta cooks, add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add tomatoes and pepper and reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté about 4-5 minutes.
Once the pasta is drained, add it to the tomatoes and toss well. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
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Add fresh basil, and tofu and toss well. Serve and top with grated cheese if desired and Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 264kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.4g18%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 14mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 12g24%
- Vitamin C 40 mg
- Calcium 320 mg
- Iron 2.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Average cost of recipe per serving: $2.68
Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
Adapted from: skinnytaste.com
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