Tofu Alfredo Over Rigatoni

Tofu Alfredo Over Rigatoni, photographed by Julianne Gentile.

This is super-easy and very delicious, especially if you have a nice vegan cheese to work with. I really like Joy Soy Instead O Cheese White. It makes a tasty non-dairy cheese sauce.

1 package of super firm tofu cubes
1/2 cup olive or Smart Balance Oil
splash of your favorite vinegar
garlic, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to taste

1 lb pasta

1T flour
1/2 cup Instead O Cheese
1 cup water
1/3 cup olive oil or Smart Balance oil
1 cup vegetable broth
garlic, onion, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to taste

Drain the tofu cubes and marinate in oil, vinegar, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. The longer the tofu marinates, the tastier it will be. If you can do this the night before, it will be even better.

Cook pasta as directed.

Saute chopped onions and garlic in a tablespoon of oil. Use more or less, as you prefer. In my house, we use lots of both.

Whisk in a little flour to thicken

Prepare the Instead O Cheese, with the oil and water as directed or use whatever vegan cheese sauce you prefer and stir it in with the onions and garlic.

Stir in vegetable broth and season to taste.

Stir in the cooked pasta and marinated tofu and simmer until everything is warm.

This is one way to get the kids to enjoy tofu. This is even tastier with broccoli thrown in.

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