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Tofu pasta primavera
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Tofu pasta primavera

11 ingredients 6 steps 6 food_guide_canada
Tofu pasta primavera
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

716
Calories
29g
Protein
41g
Fat
62g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 225 g whole wheat penne pasta
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 750 mL (3 cups) tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 125 mL (½ cup) diced onion
  • 454 g medium-firm tofu, diced
  • 7 mL (½ tbsp) dried basil
  • 2 mL (½ tsp) salt (optional)
  • 500 mL (2 cups) lower sodium vegetable broth
  • 375 mL (1 ½ cups) mixed frozen vegetables
  • 60 mL (¼ cup) grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2

In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add tomatoes and cook while stirring for 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften.

3

Stir in garlic and onions and cook for 2 minutes or until softened while stirring.

4

Stir in tofu, basil, salt (optional) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced by half.

5

Pour in frozen vegetables and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until warmed through. You may add some water, 30 mL (2 tbsp) at a time to adjust the sauce to your desired consistency.

6

Add cooked penne to the pan and stir to coat with sauce. Top with parmesan cheese (optional).

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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