Veggie-Licious Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Veggie-Licious Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste; 2 cups bok choy, including some of the white stem, chopped; 2 cups broccoli, chopped; 1 cup chopped green beans (I always use frozen ones); 2 carrots, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 12 lb firm regular tofu, crumbled (I like some larger chunks, but crumble as fine as you like); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; 2 small bay leaves; 14-½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste (optional); 1 lb rigatoni pasta

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
2 cups bok choy, including some of the white stem, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup chopped green beans (I always use frozen ones)
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
12 lb firm regular tofu, crumbled (I like some larger chunks, but crumble as fine as you like)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
2 small bay leaves
14-½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste (optional)
1 lb rigatoni pasta

1
Place the carrots and onion in a steamer basket in a large pot with a small amount of water.
2
Bring to a boil, lower heat, and let steam 5 minutes.
3
Add the bok choy and beans and let steam 10 minutes more, till well softened (but not mushy!
4
).
5
Transfer the vegetables, any remaining steaming water, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to a food processor.
6
Blend till fairly smooth, still slightly chunky.
7
Scrape the mixture into a medium pot.
8
As you bring it to a simmer, add the tofu, parsley, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
9
Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, cook your rigatoni in a large pot.
11
Pour the sauce into the drained pasta, mix it up and serve!
12
(No need for salad!
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).
14
This also reheats well.

804

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste, 2 cups bok choy, including some of the white stem, chopped, 2 cups broccoli, chopped, and more.

Yes, Veggie-Licious Rigatoni 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veggie-Licious Rigatoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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