-
-
My review
Pesto Tofu Pasta
Veronica
"This is a great twist on pesto pasta! It is my husband's favorite! The dish comes together in a snap!"
Added to shopping list.
Go to shopping list.
Ingredients
1 h 40 m servings 351 calsOriginal recipe yields 8 servings
- Adjust
- US
- Metric
Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print-
Prep
-
Cook
-
Ready In
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
- Place mushrooms into the skillet, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives, capers, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 351 calories; 20.1 g fat; 28.2 g carbohydrates; 18.2 g protein; 7 mg cholesterol; 537 mg sodium. Full nutrition
Share
Similar recipes
Reviews
Read all reviews 1320 Ratings
-
-
-
-
-
Most helpful positive review
4/1/2002
I've been looking for a low-carb, relatively low-fat, protein dish and here it is! I must admit, however, that what I made may not be very close to the original because I had to make alteration...
Most helpful critical review
12/16/2004
This was my first attempt at tofu other than in hot and sour soup. I did not care for it and neither did my husband. I did like it, other than the tofu, but it would have been tastier with the...
Most helpful
Most positive
Least positive
Newest
4/1/2002
I've been looking for a low-carb, relatively low-fat, protein dish and here it is! I must admit, however, that what I made may not be very close to the original because I had to make alteration...
11/21/2003
I thought this recipe was very easy and very good. As long as you like all the ingredients it should work for you. I cooked recipe exactly as written with the exception of adding double the cape...
12/15/2011
Excellent! I toned down the pasta to about 1/2 what's called for, and stirred it into the pesto mixture at the end. I suggest making small cubes from the tofu to make everything more bite-sized....
4/20/2010
My husband has never had tofu and does not care for veggies, but this recipe changed his mind! He loved the tofu and said this was something he would have again.
12/16/2004
This was my first attempt at tofu other than in hot and sour soup. I did not care for it and neither did my husband. I did like it, other than the tofu, but it would have been tastier with the...
1/8/2012
Loved it! I used about half the amount of mushrooms and didn't add any cheese and it was superb!
8/3/2011
Fabulous. I added tomato's, bacon, and feta. This was the best thing I've eaten in a while.