Fettuccine with Green Chile and Corn Sauce
- 3/4 lb. fettuccine
- 2 Tbs. butter or margarine
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 12 oz. silken tofu
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk or soy milk
- 13 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for topping
- 2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears, if available) or thawed, frozen corn
- 1 to 2 fresh hot chilies, minced, or 4- to 7-oz. can chopped mild green chilies
- 1 tsp. salt
- Bring large pot of water to a boil.
- Add fettuccine, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions, or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, in small skillet, over low heat, melt butter.
- Increase heat to medium, add garlic, and cook, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside; discard garlic.
- In food processor, combine tofu, milk, 1/3 cup cheese and melted butter from skillet.
- Process until smooth and creamy.
- Drain fettuccine well and return to cooking pot.
- Add tofu mixture and toss to coat, then stir in corn, chilies and salt.
- Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Season with freshly ground pepper and toss again.
- Serve hot, passing additional Parmesan to sprinkle on top.
fettuccine, butter, garlic, silken tofu, lowfat milk, parmesan cheese, corn kernels, hot chilies, salt
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/fettuccine-with-green-chile-and-corn-sauce-2/ (may not work)