Spaghetti & Tofu with Tomato Sauce

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method: Boil, Pan Fry
Cuisine: Italian
Courses: Dinner, Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
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
  • 1 16 oz Block of tofu (drained and cubed)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil ((or any other cooking oil you have on hand))
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 8 oz Spaghetti (whole wheat)
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)
  • Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    In a frying pan on medium heat add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, stirring half way through.

  3. 3

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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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Keywords: Spaghetti, pasta, tofu, tomatoes, tomato
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