PESTO TOFU PASTA
This is a great twist on pesto pasta! It is my husband's favorite! The dish comes together in a snap!
Provided by Veronica
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 537.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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Muhammad Shafiq
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too oily for me. I think it could have used less oil. The tofu was also a bit overcooked. I think I would try this recipe again with less oil and cook the tofu for a shorter amount of time.
Scott Raikoso
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The tofu was a nice change from the usual chicken or beef that I cook. The pesto was also very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sheri
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning. The tofu was also a bit dry. I think I would try this recipe again with some different seasonings.
Cawaale Mire
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tofu was crispy and the pesto was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together in just 30 minutes.
Koko Anwar
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tofu is always crispy and the pesto is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the pesto for a little bit of a kick. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
brandon arkell
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too oily for me. I think it could have used less oil. The tofu was also a bit overcooked. I think I would try this recipe again with less oil and cook the tofu for a shorter amount of time.
Chibuenyim Ngoka
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! The pesto was especially flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
yemi adefuye
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning. The tofu was also a bit dry. I think I would try this recipe again with some different seasonings.
THE UNDRAFTED
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tofu was crispy and the pesto was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together in just 30 minutes.
Levi Lockherd
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tofu is always crispy and the pesto is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the pesto for a little bit of extra brightness. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
James Doser
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too oily for me. I think it could have used less oil. The tofu was also a bit overcooked. I think I would try this recipe again with less oil and cook the tofu for a shorter amount of time.
Tk Hite
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! The pesto was especially flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mahbubhosen Jihad
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning. The tofu was also a bit dry. I think I would try this recipe again with some different seasonings.
Lawrence Stusse
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tofu is always crispy and the pesto is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the pesto for a little bit of a kick. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Austintatiousnes Saranwrap
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tofu was crispy and the pesto was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together in just 30 minutes.
gorakhali op
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The tofu was a nice change from the usual chicken or beef that I cook. The pesto was also very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Jamiu Balogun
[email protected]This pesto tofu pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tofu is cooked until it is crispy and the pesto is creamy and flavorful. The pasta is cooked al-dente and the whole dish comes together in just 30