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Sun-Dried Penne

sun dried penne
Ingredients:
  • (8 oz.) penne pasta
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1/3 cup) walnuts, chopped
  • (3/4 cup) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • (2 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1 tsp.) basil
  • (1/2 block) firm tofu, pressed
  • Salt
Servings
4
Dinner

Sun-Dried Penne

A vegetarian and vegan pasta dish of penne with crunchy walnuts, firm tofu and sun-dried tomatoes.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 8 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place 3 quarts of water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. When boiling, add penne and cook about 8 minutes, or according to package directions.

  2. 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine minced garlic, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, oil and basil. Add tofu, mash with a spoon.
  3. 3Drain pasta, toss with tofu mixture. Season with a dash of salt. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of dish

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 279
  • Total Fat 17 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 22 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Cholesterol 19 mg
  • Sodium 135 mg
  • Fiber 3 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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