Easy Tofu Pasta
A quick and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish featuring crispy tofu, fresh basil, and a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
tofu
- 1 block firm tofu ((220g))
spices
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic pepper
- salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
additional oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
garlic
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
vegetables
- 1 onion onion (diced)
canned tomatoes
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
herbs
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
pasta
- 150 g rigatoni pasta
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook tofu until crispy. Add to the sauce.
- Mix cooked pasta with the sauce, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated cheese or nutritional yeast before serving.