Pesto Tofu Pasta
- 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 sprig fresh basil
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Place tofu in the skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook and stir until evenly browned.
- Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
- Place mushrooms into the skillet, and cook about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the olives, capers, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
- Mix in the tofu and pesto sauce.
- Continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving over the rotini.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
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Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/pesto-tofu-pasta/ (may not work)