366 Dairy-Free: Ziti Florentine

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Ziti Florentine

 

Recipe By : 366 Simply Delicious Dairy-Free Recipes, R Robertson, p 170

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta, Couscous, Etc. Soyfoods

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10 ounces frozen chopped spinach -- thawed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup minced shallots

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup hot rice milk

1 cup firm tofu

drained and crumbled

1/2 cup grated soy mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

OR 1 teaspoon dried basil

1 pinch nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta

 

Squeeze the spinach in a towel to remove as much liquid as possible

and. set aside. Heat the oil in a medium skillet, add the shallots, and

cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in the flour and

cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the rice

milk, and cook to produce a smooth sauce, about 3 minutes. Add the

spinach, stirring to blend, then add the tofu, soy cheese, basil, nutmeg,

and salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of

boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to the bite. Drain the

pasta and toss with the hot sauce. Serve immediately.

 

4 SERVINGS

 

Calories 459 Kc • Protein 20 Gm • Fat 7 Gm • Percent of calories from fat

14% Cholesterol 0 mg • Dietary Fiber 3 Gm • Sodium 114 mg • Calcium 137 mg

 

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