Penne With Roasted Tofu, Peppers and Spinach in Garlic Sauce

Penne pasta is named after the Italian word ‘penna’, which means ‘pen’ or ‘quill’. The shape of the pasta resembles a quill pen, hence the name.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Penne With Roasted Tofu, Peppers and Spinach in Garlic Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Penne pasta
• 8 ounce Tofu
• 1 cup Bell peppers
• 2 cup Spinach
• 2 teaspoon Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the tofu, bell peppers, and spinach with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
5. In a separate pan, sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
6. Add the roasted tofu, bell peppers, and spinach to the pan and stir well.
7. Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it to the pan.
8. Mix everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.