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Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces colored rotini pasta; 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers; 9 ounces low-fat, firm silken tofu; 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ onion, chopped; 10 spears asparagus, sliced diagonally; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ teaspoon hot chile paste; ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.06 stars

31 Ratings
24 Reviews
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Pureed tofu is the secret of this delicious, creamy, tomato sauce. Rotelle works well with this recipe, but you can substitute any other pasta.

By Sheila Martin

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain well.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor puree roasted red and yellow peppers, tofu, tomato paste, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
Step 3

Coat a medium saute pan with cooking spray. Cook onion, garlic, and asparagus over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking. Stir in mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and soft. Stir in tofu sauce, tomatoes, black pepper. Add hot chili paste, if desired. Reduce heat to low, and heat through.
Step 4

Toss pasta with sauce, and serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

550 calories; protein 26.3g; carbohydrates 102.4g; fat 5.1g; cholesterol 2.2mg; sodium 1056.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (24)

Most helpful positive review

nanaimobar

05/06/2008

Wow this was delicious! my first time using tofu and it turned out wonderful. Like other reviewers I just added diced tomatoes instead of the jar of peppers. Then added some veggies i had on hand some extra spices (paprika pepper and red pepper flakes) and it was ready...very flavourful. It also froze and thawed well. Thanks! Read More

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(16)

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mollykathrynlewis

04/16/2010

I love the idea but the 2 cups of broth is WAY!! too much. Use 1/4 c. maybe? Read More

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(3)

31 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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nanaimobar

05/06/2008

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(16)

COFFEYBUNNY

08/02/2005

I was very pleased for my first try cooking with tofu. Easy recipe and delicious. My very picky 7 year old niece ate 3 bowls! Instead of asparagus and mushrooms I used fresh spinach and zucchini. Read More

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(11)

Brian J.

01/28/2008

This was good though more of a pepper sauce than a tomato sauce. Might be better if you substituted some crushed tomatoes for the peppers. Read More

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(10)

NONI31C

11/06/2003

This was my first recipe using tofu. I really liked the texture it gave the sauce. The only thing different I did was to add about 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan to the sauce instead of putting on top. Will definately make again. Read More

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(8)

STACYMCG

11/06/2003

I really really liked this recipe. The flavors are great! I was worried my husband would not like the roasted red pepper flavor but he liked it as well. Read More

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(6)

mollykathrynlewis

04/15/2010

I love the idea but the 2 cups of broth is WAY!! too much. Use 1/4 c. maybe? Read More

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(3)

PEONYPLANTER

01/30/2008

I agree with leaving out the peppers and substituting tomatoes. Liked the cream sauce idea. I also cooked the mushrooms and onions in 1 cup veggie broth (instead of oil) until most of the liquid was gone. They added a great flavor. Will make again without the peppers. The peppers I had gave it more of a vinegar flavor. Read More

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kavi

10/09/2006

This was very creamy and quite good. I added cayenne pepper instead of the chili paste. I agree with the reviewer that said something is missing. I increased the salt tomato paste italian seasoning but was still not able to fix it. Read More

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jae

04/11/2012

I altered this recipe quite a bit but the idea of blending up some firm tofu and adding it to sauce is a great one and one I use regularly now. Read More

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Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 549.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 53 %

carbohydrates: 33 %

dietary fiber: 33 %

sugars:

fat: 8 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 124 %

niacin equivalents: 88 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 139 %

folate: 67 %

calcium: 13 %

iron: 40 %

magnesium: 28 %

potassium: 18 %

sodium: 42 %

thiamin: 18 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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nanaimobar

05/06/2008

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(16)

COFFEYBUNNY

08/02/2005

I was very pleased for my first try cooking with tofu. Easy recipe and delicious. My very picky 7 year old niece ate 3 bowls! Instead of asparagus and mushrooms I used fresh spinach and zucchini.

Helpful

(11)

Brian J.

01/28/2008

This was good though more of a pepper sauce than a tomato sauce. Might be better if you substituted some crushed tomatoes for the peppers.

Helpful

(10)

NONI31C

11/06/2003

Helpful

(8)

STACYMCG

11/06/2003

I really really liked this recipe. The flavors are great! I was worried my husband would not like the roasted red pepper flavor but he liked it as well.

Helpful

(6)

mollykathrynlewis

04/15/2010

I love the idea but the 2 cups of broth is WAY!! too much. Use 1/4 c. maybe?

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(3)

PEONYPLANTER

01/30/2008

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(3)

kavi

10/09/2006

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jae

04/11/2012

I altered this recipe quite a bit but the idea of blending up some firm tofu and adding it to sauce is a great one and one I use regularly now.

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(2)

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