Pesto Tofu Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Pesto Tofu Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta

¼ cup olive oil

2 cups milk

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

1 tablespoon capers

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 sprig fresh basil

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium bowl blend 1/4 cup olive oil milk and pesto sauce mix.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Place mushrooms into the skillet and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives capers and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Tofu Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 351.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.2g 36%

Carbohydrates: 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 20.1g 31%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 7.1mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 327.4IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.6mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 29.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 513.9mg 51%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 47.2mg 17%

Potassium: 413.4mg 12%

Sodium: 537.4mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 180.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.