Penne With Roasted Tofu Peppers And Spinach In Garlic Sauce Recipes

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TOFU CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
• Add the bell peppers, spinach, tofu, parsley, mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine well. Shape the mixture into patties, each about the size of a small burger patty.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup flour and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Dredge each side of the tofu croquettes in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the croquettes in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOFU, PEPPERS AND SPINACH IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR TOFU:.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Combine soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
• Stir cubed tofu into mixture and toss to coat. Marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
• Spread tofu in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown all over, tossing with spatula halfway through cook time.
• Let tofu cool, up to 24 hours.
• FOR PENNE AND VEGGIES:.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper and saute until tender (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add spinach, vegetable stock and salt and cover pan. Cook about 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted but still bright green.
• Uncover, stir in tofu and continue to cook on low heat, stirring often, while the penne cooks.
• Drain pasta and stir in tofu and veggies.
• Top with grated parmesan if desired.

PENNE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, ARTICHOKE, & GARLIC PUREE

Steps:

• Boil water for penne with a dash of salt added.
• Meanwhile, drain the roasted red peppers & artichoke hearts very well and add to food processer. Add garlic & onion.
• Pulse in food processor so the mixture isn't pure liquid (pulse until mixture is the consistency of salsa - see photo of puree).
• Stir in olive oil, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste.
• Cook then drain pasta. Stir in the puree.
• Garnish with the remaining jar of drained artichoke hearts & sliced black olives stirred through gently.
• Serve immediately.