Creamy Tomato Tofu Pasta

Name: Creamy Tomato Tofu Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: - 500g Pasta; - 300g Silken Tofu; - 1/2 Red Onion; - 1 Clove Garlic; - 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste; - 2 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar; - 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; - 2 Cans (800g) Diced Tomatoes; - 1/2 Cup Pasta Water; - 2 Tsp Italian Herb Blend; - Pinch of Salt and Pepper

4 steps

Cook:20min

This creamy tomato tofu pasta takes under 20 minutes to make, packs protein from silken tofu and serves four people. The perfect family weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:12:30 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories594.1 kcal (30%)

Total Fat9.3 g (13%)

Carbs104.5 g (40%)

Sugars6.1 g (7%)

Protein24.1 g (48%)

Sodium330.1 mg (17%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

500gPasta

300gSilken Tofu

0.5Red Onion

1 CloveGarlic

3 TbspTomato Paste

2 TspBalsamic Vinegar

1 Tbspolive oil

800gCans Diced Tomatoes

0.5 CupPasta Water

2 TspItalian Herb Blend

salt

pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 a cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.

Step 2

Finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian herb blend and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, pasta water, salt and pepper and mix well. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low to medium. Cook for 10-13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 4

Transfer the sauce into a blender. Add the silken tofu and blend until smooth. Pour over the pasta, optionally garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy! Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.