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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the tofu, bell peppers, and spinach with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a separate pan, sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the roasted tofu, bell peppers, and spinach to the pan and stir well.
- Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it to the pan.
- Mix everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.