Tofu Shirataki Pasta Salad Recipes

THE BEST SHIRATAKI NOODLES RECIPE (GARLIC PARMESAN)

Steps:

• Rinse shirataki noodles very well in a colander, under cool running water.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the konjac noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Rinse well again under running water.
• Pat very dry.
• Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the noodles (no oil) and stir fry for about 10 minutes, until very dry. Remove the noodles and cover to keep warm.
• Add olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute, until fragrant.
• Add the broth and cream. Increase heat to bring to simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until volume is reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese, until smooth.
• Add the noodles back to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

TOFU SHIRATAKI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• prepare noodles as directed on package (rinse, drain, boil).
• dry noodles with a cloth or towel.
• cut chicken into about 1/2 inch cubes.
• add dressing, cheese, chicken, and vegetables.
• add salt and pepper to taste preference.
• mix, and enjoy!

BAKED "ZITI" W/ TOFU SHIRATAKI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 8x8 (1.75qt oval is what I use) baking dish; set aside.
• Tofu Noodles: Bring pot of water to boil, add well DRAINED tofu noodles and return to boil. Boil for two minutes and leave to drain in colander until needed. OR just rinse and drain noodles, then microwave for one minute and place in colander to drain while preparing remaining ingredients.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, cook ground meat, onions, green pepper, garlic and black pepper over medium heat until meat is browned; drain fat. Add pasta sauce, crushed red pepper & Italian seasoning (if your sauce isn't seasoned enough) and cook until mixture is hot, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cut tofu noodles into manageable pieces. Then add noodles to the sauce mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined.
• Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses - 1/4 cup of the mozz, 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup parmesan. Cover with foil (or lid).
• Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. Remove foil/lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until edges are bubbly. Allow to stop bubbling before serving.