Simple Way to Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salad La Madeleine

Tomato Tofu Basil Pasta

Hot sandwiches served with choice of chips or tomato basil pesto pasta salade* substitute.

Recipe Summary Tomato Tofu Basil Pasta

Healthy, easy, and light, this pasta is a great summer evening treat!

Ingredients | Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salad La Madeleine

4 cups whole wheat penne pasta

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 cup extra-firm tofu cubes

3 cups grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups of the water.

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; add tofu and continue cooking and stirring until browned, about 5 minutes more.

Arrange tomatoes in the bottom of the saucepan so the cut sides are down; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.

Pour 1 cup reserved water over the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more reserved water if the liquid gets too thick.

Remove saucepan from heat; add drained penne. Stir cheese and basil through the pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Info | Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salad La Madeleine

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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