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Grilled Tofu Penne Toss

Hearty grilled vegetables and tofu are accented with a sweet, savoury sauce for a delicious pasta dish to be enjoyed by plant-based eaters and carnivores alike.
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Cook time
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Serves
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Grilled Tofu Penne Toss
Catelli Classic Penne Rigate

Ingredients

  • 1 PKG (300G) CATELLI Penne
  • 1 pkg (350 g) Extra firm tofu
  • 1 Each small red onion, zucchini and portobello mushroom cap
  • 1 Orange pepper
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) Each ketchup and sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Each balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Slivered fresh basil

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cut tofu, red onion, zucchini and mushroom into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices; quarter orange pepper.

Step 2

Whisk ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil until combined. Brush 2 tbsp (30 mL) sauce mixture over tofu and marinate for 10 minutes. Preheat grill to medium and grease well.

Step 3

Toss vegetables with olive oil. Grill vegetables and tofu for 10 minutes, turning as needed, until tender and marked.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking water before draining.

Step 5

Roughly chop tofu and veggies; toss with hot cooked penne, reserved cooking water, basil and remaining sauce mixture.

Servings

Per serving (1/6th recipe or 2 cups/500 mL): 390 calories, 14 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 730 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 15 g sugars, 25 g protein.Excellent source of vitamin C.Good source of folate and iron.