Pasta with pink tofu sauce, au gratin
Pasta with pink tofu sauce, au gratin
Servings: 4 servings
Preparation time: 37 minutes
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) Selection short pasta
- 30 mL (2 tablespoons) Selection olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 can (540 mL) Selection diced tomatoes with spices
- 30 mL (2 tablespoons) Selection tomato paste with herbs and spices
- 1 pack (300 g) soft tofu
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 80 mL (1/3 cup) fresh basil, chopped
- 375 mL (1 ½ cup) Selection 4 cheese Italian blend or vegan shredded cheese
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) breadcrumbs
Preparation
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta following the instructions on the package.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pot on medium high and cook the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and tofu and simmer for another 5 minutes and stir frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to reduce the sauce into a smooth texture and place back in the pot. Check the seasoning and add the basil.
- Set the oven on broil.
- Mix the sauce and pasta and pour into a rectangle oven-safe dish. Top with the cheese and breadcrumbs and broil for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve.
