Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound whole-wheat spaghetti; 1 1/4 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 scallions including green tops, sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3/4 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1 1/4 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 scallions including green tops, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or fresh parsley

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 15 minutes.
2
Drain the pasta.
3
Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the tofu with the 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of the grated ginger.
5
Let sit for about 5 minutes.
6
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons ginger and 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cooking oil, the vinegar, lemon juice, sesame oil, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne.
7
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil over moderate heat.
8
Add the tofu and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8 minutes.
9
Add the tofu, pasta, cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro to the dressing in the large bowl and toss.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, 1 1/4 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber 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.

Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber

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