Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe
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Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce

By: Sheila Martin  
"Pureed tofu is the secret of this delicious, creamy, tomato sauce. Rotelle works well with this recipe, but you can substitute any other pasta."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe 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 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 10 spears asparagus, sliced diagonally
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (optional)
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain well.
  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.
  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.
  4. Toss pasta with sauce, and serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 553 | Total Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by nanaimobar 
Wow, this was delicious! my first time using tofu, and it turned out wonderful. Like other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by COFFEYBUNNY 
I was very pleased for my first try cooking with tofu. Easy recipe and delicious. My very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Brian J. 
This was good, though more of a pepper sauce than a tomato sauce. Might be better if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by NONI31C 
This was my first recipe using tofu. I really liked the texture it gave the sauce. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by STACYMCG 
I really, really liked this recipe. The flavors are great! I was worried my husband would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by PEONYPLANTER 
I agree with leaving out the peppers and substituting tomatoes. Liked the cream sauce idea. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by Ann 
I found this sauce to be very flavorful and unusual. After reading some reviews commenting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Janola 
This recipe was easy and very tasty. I substituted sliced eggplant instead of pasta and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by kavi 
This was very creamy and quite good. I added cayenne pepper instead of the chili paste. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by motherteresa 
Excellent recipe, but seriously lacking something. I cannot identify what is missing,... MORE

 
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