Peanut Tofu Pasta Recipe

Name: Peanut Tofu Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces spaghetti; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon crushed fresh ginger root; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 pound tofu, diced; 2 leeks, sliced into rounds; 4 fresh Thai chilies, sliced into rounds (optional); 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha), or to taste

Servings: persons

10 ounces spaghetti
1 cup water
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon crushed fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound tofu, diced
2 leeks, sliced into rounds
4 fresh Thai chilies, sliced into rounds (optional)
1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha), or to taste

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Cook spaghetti at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
3
Stir water, peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and ginger together in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
4
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Fry tofu in oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Add leeks; cook and stir until the leeks soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Stir Thai chilies into the tofu mixture; toss to combine and cook until the chilies are hot, about 1 minute.
8
Remove skillet from heat.
9
Add spaghetti and peanut butter sauce to the tofu mixture; toss until everything is evenly coated in sauce.
10
Season with chile-garlic sauce to serve.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces spaghetti, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Peanut Tofu Pasta 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.

Peanut Tofu Pasta

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