Tomato Tofu Basil Pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove saucepan from heat; add drained penne. Stir cheese and basil through the pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)