Veggie Italia

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This is an absolutly amazing reciepe for vegans involving tofu. I Tried it two

nights ago with some friends and it was a hit. Its also a very easy to be

creative type of reciepe. you can switch the sauces and vegis to fit your taste.

i call it veggie italia

 

Ingredients:

* 1 lb firm tofu

* Braggs liquid aminos

* Optional: hing or garlic

* 1 lb pasta, penne or rotini

* 4 medium carrots

* 2 stalks broccoli

* 1 cup fresh green beans, pepper, or celery

* 2 - 4 tblsp olive oil

* Optional: tomato sauce or pesto

* Optional: Fresh or dried basil and oregano

* Optional: Fresh ground pepper, dried ginger, cumin, cayenne or black pepper

(add to the marinade)

Instructions:

1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil

2. Slice the tofu in 1/2 X 1 " pieces

3. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with braggs, and shake or stir

4. Let tofu sit for a few minutes

5. Heat the oil on medium/high in a heavy non stick or well cured cast iron pan

6. Optional: add a pinch of hing or 1 tsp minced garlic to the oil

7. Add the tofu, fry 5 minutes each side, turning with a spatula (that's the

fun part)

8. Prep the veggies and place in a steamer basket over boiling water

9. Cover & steam for 5 - 10 minutes, until just tender

10. Add the pasta to the boiling water, bring back to boil, stirring, reduce

heat, cover and simmer 7 minutes, or until al dente

11. Drain the pasta, add a little olive oil, sauce or pesto if you want, and/or

fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme

12. Add the veggies & tofu, and mix gently

13. Serve hot sprinkled with parmesan cheese, or fresh basil