Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce

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Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce

 

2 tbsps. olive oil

1 red onion, cooked, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, cooked, seeded and diced

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 3/4 lbs. crushed tomatoes

1/4 tsp. chili pepper flakes, 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. Saute onion

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

minute. Add tofu and increase heat to medium high. Saute 5 to 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 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Pour sauce over pasta and

sprinkle with cheese.

Serves 4.

 

 

 

 

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