TOFU PASTA PRIMAVERA

TOFU PASTA PRIMAVERA




Wholesome pasta made with colourful veggies, hearty tofu, and a delicious homemade sauce. Easy to enjoy year-round.

Ingredients

Instructions

 – 454 g (1 lb) pork tenderloin

Marinade
– 1 orange, juiced
– 15 mL (1 tbsp) lemon juice
– 15 mL (1 tbsp) mustard
– 15 mL (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
– 6 cloves garlic, crushed
– 5 mL (1 tsp) dried thyme
– 10 mL (2 tsp) black pepper
– 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt (optional)
– 2 mL (1/2 tsp) chili flakes (optional)
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add tomatoes and cook while stirring for 5 minutes or until
    tomatoes begin to soften.
  3. Stir in garlic and onions and cook for 2 minutes or until softened while stirring.
  4. Using a potato masher, gently smash the tomatoes to create a sauce.
  5. Stir in tofu, basil, salt (optional), and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until sauce
    has reduced by half.
  6. Pour in frozen vegetables and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until warmed through. You may add some water, 30 mL
    (2 tbsp) at a time to adjust the sauce to your desired consistency.
  7. Add cooked penne to the pan and stir to coat with sauce. Top with parmesan cheese (optional).

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Let kids take charge and help with mashing the tomatoes to make the sauce.

Chef’s Tip

Try this recipe with fresh spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. If these ingredients are not available, some of our favourite frozen vegetable blends are beans and broccoli or peas, carrots, and corn!
 

Mix It Up

If you have cherry tomatoes on hand, use those instead of dicing tomatoes. They make a great substitution and save you some prep time.

 

Read the full recipe  Here: TOFU PASTA PRIMAVERA