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Hearty Tofu and Tomato Veggie Pasta

Indulge yourself in this wholesome and flavorful tofu and tomato pasta dish, chock-full of nutritious vegetables and plant-based protein. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for clearing out the fridge and can be made vegan and gluten-free.
5
30 min
TOTAL TIME
581
CALORIES
$3.71
PER SERVING
Hearty Tofu and Tomato Veggie Pasta
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Spaghetti
7 7/8 g spaghetti
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika
Extra Firm Tofu
14 oz extra firm tofu
Pepper
pepper
to taste
Fresh Basil
fresh basil
for garnishing
Marinara Sauce
3 cups marinara sauce
Spinach
2 cups spinach
Chili Powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup fresh parsley
chopped
Salt
salt
to taste
Grated Parmesan
grated parmesan
Bell Pepper
1 large bell pepper
seeded and chopped
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to the package instructions.
2
While waiting for the water to boil, remove the tofu from its packaging, drain the liquid, wrap it in a paper towel, and gently press out excess water.
3
Over a large bowl, crumble the tofu block into small pieces with your hands.
4
In a large, deep pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
5
Add chopped bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in crumbled tofu, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
7
Add spinach, marinara sauce, and chopped parsley to the pan, stir well, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Mix until combined and remove from heat.
9
Serve pasta in bowls, and garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan or a vegan alternative, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
62g
CARBS
25g
FAT
31g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
MILK
WHEAT
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