Serves 8 | Prep Time 25 minutes | Cook Time 1 hour
• 1 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 12 ounces whole wheat ziti , or Eden Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair, or Gemelli Pasta
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeeze dry
• 1 pound organic medium or soft tofu, pureed in a blender
• 4 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
• 3/4 cup organic parmesan
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Eden Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp organic parmesan, for topping
Preheat oven to 325°. Oil an 8-inch spring form pan. Cook pasta per package directions, drain, rinse. In a large bowl, mix pasta, red pepper and spinach. Set aside. In another bowl combine tofu, basil, 3/4 cup parmesan, garlic and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Add to pasta bowl, gently stir until well combined. Transfer to prepared pan. Smooth top and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan. Bake until the top is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand 10 minutes before removing spring form. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Per serving: 269 calories, 8g fat (26% calories from fat), 15g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium