TOFU FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

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A decadent pasta recipe that replaces the cream with tofu to make this dish a welcome addition to a healthy diet. This recipe was posted in a newsletter from a popular weight loss tracking website.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fettuccine pasta
12 ounces soft silken tofu, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until just tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Place drained tofu, garlic, both cheeses, olive oil, and onion powder into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan, pour in soy mixture and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, place on platter or bowl and toss with warmed alfredo sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 165.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.5

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