Pasta With Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 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 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

Servings: persons

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

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.

544

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta With Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce

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