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Pesto Tofu Pasta

Pesto Tofu Pasta
Pesto Tofu Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 380 calories. This recipe serves 8. If you have milk, capers, creamy pesto sauce mix, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

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.
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In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
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3
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Place tofu in the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned.
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5
Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
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Place mushrooms into the skillet, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives, capers, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
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Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 40 m.
Servings8
Health Score22
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