The Italian vegetarian cuisine is rich, colorful, fragrant, modern. Despite the presence of an ingredient of Asian origin, this tofu sauce still maintains an Italian style with classic ingredients of the Mediterranean cuisine such as tomatoes, olive oil and excellent pasta, strictly hard wheat (or ancient grains as the Farro).
PrintSimple Pasta with Hearty Tofu and Tomato Sauce
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Italian vegetarian cuisine is rich, colorful and still utilizes classic Mediterranean ingredients to incorporate big flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- a stick of celery
- extra virgin olive oil to taste
- 100 g (3½ oz) natural tofu
- 250 g (9 oz) tomato puree
- sea salt to taste
- 320 g (11 0z) short pasta
Instructions
- Wash the vegetables. Chop the carrot, onion, celery and cook with extra virgin olive oil to taste.
- Crumble the tofu and add to the vegetables when they are golden.?Pour the tomato sauce, salt and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.?Cook the past al dente, add the sauce, mixing the ingredients together.
- Serve immediately.
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of pasta works best for this recipe?
For this recipe, it’s best to use hard wheat pasta or ancient grains like Farro to complement the hearty tofu and tomato sauce.
Can I use firm tofu instead of extra-firm tofu for the sauce?
While you can use firm tofu, extra-firm tofu is recommended for a better texture that holds up in the sauce.
How should I prepare the tomatoes for the sauce?
You should chop the tomatoes into small pieces to ensure they cook down properly and blend well with the tofu and seasonings.
This looks amazing. I think I’ll try to make this for lunch today. Easy, tasty and vegetarian pasta with tofu. I’m very happy I found this recipe. :)