Vegetarian

Tofu Pesto is for Soup.

Tofu Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Tofu Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Tofu Pesto makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Tofu Pesto are:

Ingredients

* 1 cup fresh basil leaves
* 1 cup reduced-fat firm silken tofu (about 6 ounces)
* 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 large garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 2 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
* 1/4 cup minced shallots
* 4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)

Here is how you make Tofu Pesto:

PreparationCombine first 8 ingredients in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Place pesto in a small nonstick skillet; cook over low heat until warm. Remove from heat; keep warm.Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and shallots, and saut? 4 minutes.Combine penne, pesto, and mushroom mixture in a large bowl; toss gently.Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNIFERLYNN007.

The nutritional information for Tofu Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 163.8

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
• Sodium: 124.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 0.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
• Protein: 2.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Tofu Pesto is Vegetarian