Pasta with Tofu and Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a tangy, nutty pasta that is fairly easy to make. Ingredients:
8 ounces penne or other pasta of your choice |
1/2 (14 ounce) package firm tofu |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 cup sliced red onion |
3/4 cup quartered fresh mushrooms |
2/3 cup whole walnuts |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
grated romano cheese to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain.
2. In the meantime, cut the tofu into 1/4 inch thick by 2 inch wide slices. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic and onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms, walnuts, vinegar, and black pepper, turn heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold in the tofu slices, cover, and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes more.
3. When the pasta has cooked, toss it with the tofu mixture, and sprinkle with Romano cheese.
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