The secret ingredient in this smooth sauce is silken tofu. Blended silken tofu makes a great base for sauces that seem creamy, but are actually pure soy goodness. Look for it in your supermarket’s produce section (as well as in natural foods stores). Complete this meal with some fresh bread and a bountiful tossed salad. Or serve it with any of the mixed greens salads on pages 50 to 53.

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　12 ounces pasta, any short chunky shape

　　1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

　　2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine

　　One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained

　　One 12.3-ounce package firm silken tofu

　　1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

　　Freshly ground pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Plunge the peas into the pasta cooking water to heat them. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Stir in the margarine to melt.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the peppers and tofu in a food processor and process until smoothly pureed.

　　

Step 3

Combine the sauce with the pasta and peas in the pot and stir together. Cook just until the sauce is heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

Calories: 168

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 6g

　　

Step 6

Protein: 8g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrate: 21g

　　

Step 8

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 67mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet