PASTA - creamy tofu pasta

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Here's a peek at the anti cancer and healing diet. This recipe -- Similar to

alfredo -- comes from " What to Eat If You Have Cancer Cookbook "

 

Caution: This is not " lowfat " in the " under 30% of the calories from fat "

meaning of the word. Salt is high, too.

 

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 304 Calories; 13g Fat (39.6% calories

from fat); 16g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

896mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1

1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Creamy Tofu Pasta

 

Recipe By :Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace 1997

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 2Try Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 large cloves garlic -- chopped fine

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 32-ounce package soft tofu

1/2 cup water

3 1/2 tablespoons tamari or light soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil

2 cups hot cooked pasta

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

Heat the olive oil in a small pan. Add garlic and onion and saute over

medium-low heat until the onion is translucent.

 

In food processor, blend the tofu until it reaches a uniform consistency. Pour

the blended tofu into saute pan with the garlic and onion, and cook for 5

minutes over medium heat.

 

Add water, tamari, and basil to the pan and cook for 5 minutes more.

 

Pour the tofu sauce over cooked pasta. Toss well and sprinkle with parsley.

Serve immediately.

 

Description:

" Similar to " alfredo " "

Cuisine:

" Vegetarian "

Source:

" What to Eat If You Have Cancer Cookbook "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 304 Calories; 13g Fat (39.6% calories

from fat); 16g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

896mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1

1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Hinoichi Tofu sells soft tofu in 14-oz ( " dessert tofu) and 19-oz ( " Soft

regular) " water-packed tubs. Soft is a custard-like tofu used for sauces, dips,

drinks and pureed recipes. The soft bean curd (sometimes called silken tofu) is

also available in shelf-stable packs that do not require refrigeration. -pat

 

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