Quick Tofu and Greens Pasta
This Quick Tofu and Greens Pasta is the answer to your weeknight meal struggles! The über quick tomato sauce made with garlic, tomato paste, water and spices is the perfect base for pasta. Mixed with some veggies and nutritional yeast, it makes this quick tofu and greens pasta really hit the spot.
Equipment
- Sauce pot for cooking pasta, saute pan for sauce
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz extra firm tofu frozen, thawed and drained of excess water then crumbled
- 2 cups collard greens shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups water
- 2 TBSP nutritional yeast
- 1 TBSP olive oil extra virgin
- 1 black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 16 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box directions, being careful not to overcook
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and cook for 3 minutes until sizzling and fragrant
- Add crumbled tofu, salt, onion powder and smoked paprika, stir once and do not move for 3-4 minutes to give the tofu some nice seared golden color. Add tomato paste then cook 3 more minutes stirring occasionally. Tomato paste should turn a darker color from the caramelization.
- Add water and corn and bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer to let the sauce thicken.
- Lastly add the collard greens and stir into the hot sauce to wilt, add the pasta, nutritional yeast, optional red pepper flakes and black pepper and mix well. Taste for salt and adjust to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 708mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1167IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 5mg
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