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Penne with Tofu-Basil Pesto
Penne with Tofu-Basil Pesto
- Recipe Submitted by ADMIN on 09/26/2007
Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish
Ingredients List
- 1 c Fresh basil leaf
- 1 c Tofu; firm, (reduced fat),
- -~6oz
- 1/4 c Grated fresh Parmesan
- -cheese; (1 oz)
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 2 tb Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ts Black pepper
- 1/4 ts Salt
- 1 Clove garlic; minced
- 1 ts Olive oil
- 2 1/2 c Cremini mushrooms; sliced
- 1/4 c Shallot; minced
- 4 c Penne pasta; cooked and
- -drained
Directions
1. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a food processor or blender, and
process until smooth. Place pesto in a small nonstick skillet; cook over
low heat until warm. Remove from heat; keep warm.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high
hear. Ass the mushrooms and shallots, and saute 4 minutes.
3. Combine penne, pesto, and mushroom mixture in a large bowl; toss gently.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups).
NOTES : Calories: 352 (29% CFF); Fat 11.3g (sat 2.5g, mono 6.6g, poly
1.4g); Protein 14.5g; Carb 48.6g; Fiber 2.1g; Chol 5mg; Iron 3.5mg; Sodium
310mg; Calc 139mg.
process until smooth. Place pesto in a small nonstick skillet; cook over
low heat until warm. Remove from heat; keep warm.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high
hear. Ass the mushrooms and shallots, and saute 4 minutes.
3. Combine penne, pesto, and mushroom mixture in a large bowl; toss gently.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups).
NOTES : Calories: 352 (29% CFF); Fat 11.3g (sat 2.5g, mono 6.6g, poly
1.4g); Protein 14.5g; Carb 48.6g; Fiber 2.1g; Chol 5mg; Iron 3.5mg; Sodium
310mg; Calc 139mg.
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