Pasta with Spicy Tofu and Pistachios

• 1 pound firm tofudrained, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Calabrian chiles or cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
• Kosher salt
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• One 28-ounce can tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 pound strozzapreti pasta
• Chopped pistachios, grated pecorino and dried oregano, for serving

1. In a medium bowl, toss the tofu with half of the garlic, the chiles, thyme and 2 teaspoons of salt.
2. Cover and refrigerate the tofu for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
4. Add the onion, the remaining garlic and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
5. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomato puree and basil and bring to a boil.
7. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes; keep the sauce warm.
8. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering.
9. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
10. Flip the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned all over, about 3 minutes longer; keep warm.
11. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the strozzapreti until al dente.
12. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until coated, about 2 minutes.
13. Fold in the tofu and season with salt.
14. Transfer to a platter and garnish with chopped pistachios, grated pecorino and dried oregano.
15. Serve right away.

firm, garlic, ground calabrian chiles, thyme, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, onion, white wine, tomato puree, basil, canola oil, pasta, pistachios

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pasta-spicy-tofu-and-pistachios (may not work)