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Mediterranean Mafaldine Greek tomato sauce, tofu "feta," basil
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Mediterranean Mafaldine

Greek tomato sauce, tofu "feta," basil

Get yourself to Greece *without* paying for airfare—this high fiber, high protein dinner is made with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Mafaldine pasta soaks up a Greek-inspired tomato sauce. Topped with fresh basil and a tangy tofu “feta.”

Tags: High-Protein Nut-Free Chef's Choice High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
690
FAT
19g
CARBOHYDRATES
86g
PROTEIN
41g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, drained and patted dry
  2. 1/4 cup white vinegar (divided)
  3. 1 lemon, juiced
  4. 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  5. 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (divided)
  6. 6 oz mafaldine pasta
  7. 1 cup grape tomatoes
  8. 1 tbsp tomato powder
  9. 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  10. 6 tbsp mojo rojo sauce Spicy
  11. 1 tsp turbinado sugar
  12. 0.25 oz basil, leaves torn
  13. 1 tbsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
  14. Salt (from your kitchen)
  15. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: soy, wheat
Tools: Food processor, Large pot
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
690
FAT
19g
CARBOHYDRATES
86g
PROTEIN
41g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Make the tofu “feta”

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for noodles. Combine tofu, just 3 tbsp vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, just half the garlic, and ¼ tsp salt in food processor and pulse until well combined into coarse paste. Set aside.

2
Cook the pasta

Add mafaldine to boiling water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside. Reserve pot for next step.

3
Make the Greek tomato sauce

Return same pot to medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining garlic, tomato powder, just ¼ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add mojo rojo sauce, sugar, and reserved pasta water and cook until sauce begins to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes.

4
Serve

Add cooked mafaldine to pot with Greek tomato sauce and stir to coat. Divide pasta between large bowls. Top with tofu “feta” and torn basil leaves. Καλή όρεξη!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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