Pesto Tofu Pasta Recipe

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Pesto Tofu Pasta
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend 1/4 cup olive oil, milk, and pesto sauce mix.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 407.28 Kcal (1705 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.84g 29%
Cholesterol 5.39mg 2%
Sodium 611.63mg 25%
Potassium 304.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 47.88g 16%
Sugars 6.62g 26%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Protein 13.12g 26%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 174.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.18 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.34g 29%
Cholesterol 2.39mg 2%
Sodium 270.58mg 25%
Potassium 134.75mg 6%
Total Carbs 21.18g 16%
Sugars 2.93g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 18%
Protein 5.81g 26%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 15%
Calcium 77.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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