Pasta Bake with Tofu Cheese

Serves 4
Time 40 min

This vegan baked pasta dish features a sauce made from blended tofu. Serve this quick and easy meal with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    8 ouncessmall whole wheat pasta shells
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    2 cupsprepared pasta sauce, divided
    1 package (14-ounce)silken tofu, drained
    1 teaspoondried basil
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1/2 cupsoy or rice Parmesan-style cheese, divided
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.

Drain well and transfer to a 7-x-11-inch baking dish.

Stir in olive oil and 1 cup of the pasta sauce. Set aside.

Put tofu, basil, garlic, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.

Process until the mixture reaches the consistency of ricotta.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

Spread tofu mixture over the cooked pasta and top with remaining pasta sauce.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

210

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

770mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

6g

Protein

13g

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