Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce

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Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce

 

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 red onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 tsp. Chili Powder Fiesta

1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin Seed

1/4 tsp. Ground Red Cayenne Pepper

1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes

3-1/3 cups recipe-ready crushed tomatoes

1/4 tsp. Crushed Hot Red Pepper, crushed

1/2 cup cilantro, or parsley, chopped

1 lb. ziti, or other tube pasta

1/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

 

 

 

 

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion

4-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in next 5 ingredients and simmer 1

minute. Add tofu and increase heat to medium high. Sauté 5-6

minutes, stirring frequently, until tofu is lightly browned. Stir in

next 3 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 15 minutes or

until sauce is thickened. Cook pasta in boiling salted water

8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Pour sauce over pasta and

sprinkle

with cheese.

 

Serves 4

Preparation time: 15 min., Cooking time: 25 min.

 

Source: Frontier Natural Product

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 03.24.08

 

Per Serving: calories 1053, fat 22.5g, calories from fat: 19%, protein 43.3g,

cholesterol 27mg, dietary fiber 9.6g

 

Dietary Exchange: milk : 0.0, vegtable : 2.9, fruit : 0.0, bread : 10.4, lean

meat : 1.0, fat : 3.0, sugar : 0.0, very lean meat protein : 0.8

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