Category:
Heart Healthy Recipes
Pasta and Entrees
Ingredient List:
8 ounces penne pasta
2 cloves pressed garlic
1/3 cup lightly toasted, chopped walnuts
3/4 cup minced, bottled sun-dried tomatoes, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon basil
8 ounces extra-firm tofu
Salt, to taste
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions.
As the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Place the pressed garlic in a large bowl. Add the walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, oil and basil. Mash in the tofu and mix well with a spoon.
When the pasta is ready, drain, and add to the mixture in large bowl. Toss all ingredients until pasta is well-coated. Pour onto a platter and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Servings: 8
Calories/Serving: 210
Nutrition: One serving provides approximately: 210 calories, 90 Calories from fat, 10g Total fat (1g Saturated fat), 0g Trans fat, 0g Cholesterol, 25g Total Carbs, 8g Protein, 65mg Sodium, 2g Dietary Fiber
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