Name: Whole Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: ¾ lb whole wheat spaghetti; 1¼ lbs firm tofu; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2½ tsp fresh ginger; 2½ tbsp cooking oil; 2 tbsp wine vinegar; 1½ tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Asian sesame oil; ¾ tsp lemon zest; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tsp cayenne; 2 cucumbers; 3 Scallions; 3 tbsp cilantro

whole wheat pasta with tofu and cucumber recipe

How To Make Whole Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber

Made healthier with whole wheat pasta, this simple recipe combines lemon juice, soy sauce, and Asian sesame oil for a filling meal with balanced flavors.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

¾lbwhole wheat spaghetti
1¼lbsfirm tofu
1tbspsoy sauce,plus 4 tsp
2½tspfresh ginger,grated
2½tbspcooking oil
2tbspwine vinegar
1½tsplemon juice
1tspAsian sesame oil
¾tsplemon zest,grated
¼tspsalt
1tspcayenne
2cucumbers
3scallions,including green tops
3tbspcilantro,chopped, or fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti for about 15 minutes until just done. Drain the pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, combine the tofu with the 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ½ teaspoon of the grated ginger. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the remaining ginger and soy sauce, 1½ tablespoons of the cooking oil, the vinegar, lemon juice, sesame oil, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne.
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining cooking oil over moderate heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes until browned.
Add the tofu, pasta, cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro to the dressing in the large bowl and toss.
Serve and enjoy.