Pesto Tofu Pasta Recipe

Name: Pesto Tofu Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups milk; 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 cup sliced black olives; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 sprig fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups milk
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 sprig fresh basil

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3
In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
5
Place tofu in the skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook and stir until evenly browned.
7
Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
8
Place mushrooms into the skillet, and cook about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in the olives, capers, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
10
Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce.
11
Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini.
12
Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.

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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: 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cups milk, 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix, and more.

Yes, Pesto 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.

Pesto Tofu Pasta

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