PASTA DAY: Hay And Straw Pasta With Silken Tofu Alfredo Sauce

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" Hay And Straw " Pasta With Silken Tofu Alfredo Sauce

 

Recipe By : Pasta East to West by Nava Atlas, page 94

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 ounces packaged " hay and straw " pasta

(trenette or substitute green and white

fettuccine)

2 tablespoons natural canola margarine

3 cloves garlic -- crushed

12 1/3 ounces packaged silken tofu -- (12.3-ounces)

1/2 cup low-fat milk or soymilk

1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

plus more for topping

OR substitute nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon salt -- or to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

 

4 to 6 servings

 

" Hay and straw " noodles are white and spinach linguine packaged together.

 

Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then

drain.

 

Meanwhile, heat the margarine in a small skillet. Add the garlic cloves

and saute over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Remove

from the heat and discard the garlic cloves. Combine the melted margarine

with the tofu, milk, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Process

until completely smooth and creamy.

 

Combine the noodles and tofu sauce in a large serving bowl, and toss

together. Sea- son to taste with pepper, and toss again. Serve at once,

passing around extra Parmesan cheese for topping, if desired.

 

Calories: 301, Carbohydrate: 37 g, Total Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 117 g,

Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 644 mg

 

 

 

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