Pasta With Tofu Ricotta And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tofu Ricotta And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry & well mashed; 1/2 cup raw cashews (approximately 4 ounces); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (or more); 1 lb medium pasta shell (or whatever type of pasta you prefer)

Servings: persons

1 lb extra firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry & well mashed
1/2 cup raw cashews (approximately 4 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (or more)
1 lb medium pasta shell (or whatever type of pasta you prefer)

1
In a food processor, blend together the cashews, lemon juice and olive oil until thick and creamy. (A Vitamix works well for this.).
2
Add the cashew cream to the mashed tofu along with the parsley, basil, onion granules, garlic granules and salt. Mix well. Set aside.
3
Place the tomato sauce in a small saucepan and heat until boiling. Then reduce the heat to low and cover saucepan with a lid to keep the sauce hot.
4
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to instructions on package. Drain pasta and return it to the pot.
5
Stir the reserved tofu ricotta into the hot pasta, tossing well until it is evenly distributed.
6
To serve, spoon pasta onto plate and spoon tomato sauce on top. Enjoy!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry & well mashed, 1/2 cup raw cashews (approximately 4 ounces), 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tofu Ricotta And 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 Tofu Ricotta And Tomato Sauce

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