Quick Cooking: Tofu Pasta

I've been writing this "cook book" for a couple years now, but I'm probably never going to get it published. Procrastination and all that. But I think I can post some of the recipes here to get them out. They are fabulous for a SAHM who needs to cook for herself and little ones, or even just for a two person meal. They are quick, simple, and can be done even with minimal cooking skills.  So let's try this one first..

Tofu Pasta:

Ingredients:
- Thin spaghetti noodles
- Extra firm tofu
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- 1 tsp diced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh Basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Shredded cheese

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package.

Meanwhile:

2. Slice mushrooms, dice up garlic, and cube your tofu - get all of your ingredients cut and ready.

3. Heat a saucepan on medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil

4. Sautee garlic for 30sec before adding mushrooms

5. Sautee until lightly golden

6. Add tofu and continue to sautee for about two minutes - don't let your tofu get crunchy, just firm and gold

7. Turn down heat and add spinach

8. Add half a cup of the hot noodle water and steam your spinach

9. turn off heat and your noodles should be done.

10. Do Not Drain Noodles. Add your noodles (using tongs) straight from the pot to the sauce pan.

11. Mix together the noodles with the tofu and veggie combo

12. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil and the fresh basil

13. add to serving dish and top with whatever shredded cheese you like. I use a mixed Italian  which includes mozzarella and it is lovely having melted cheese mixed in.

delicious - happy eats!