The secret ingredient in this smooth sauce is silken tofu. Blended silken tofu makes a great base for sauces that seem creamy, but are actually pure soy goodness. Look for it in your supermarket’s produce section (as well as in natural foods stores). Complete this meal with some fresh bread and a bountiful tossed salad. Or serve it with any of the mixed greens salads on pages 50 to 53.
Recipe information
Yield
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Plunge the peas into the pasta cooking water to heat them. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Stir in the margarine to melt.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine the peppers and tofu in a food processor and process until smoothly pureed.
Step 3
Combine the sauce with the pasta and peas in the pot and stir together. Cook just until the sauce is heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 4
Calories: 168
Step 5
Total Fat: 6g
Step 6
Protein: 8g
Step 7
Carbohydrate: 21g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 9
Sodium: 67mg
