Creamy Dijon Pasta


Picture of Creamy Dijon Pasta

Total time

min

Cook time

min

Prep time

min
Crate of vegetables

Ingredients

A boiling pot

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, tossing peas or asparagus into the cooking water a few minutes before the pasta is done to warm and/or cooke the veggies. Meanwhile, combine tofu, mustard, vinegar, and optional nutmeg in a blender. Whiz until smooth and creamy, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if necessary. Toss warm pasta and veggies with the cream sauce and garnish with freshly ground black pepper before serving.

Chef's Note: Any pasta shape and gluten-free pasta may be substituted here. Half a package of Mori-Nu tofu (any firmness) may also be substituted for the silken tofu.

Nutrition

Servings per batch: 2

  • Calories: 261
  • Fat: 3.70g
  • Carbohydrate: 40.90g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12g
  • Sugars: 9.20g
  • Protein: 17.80g
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Picture of Creamy Dijon Pasta

Total time

min

Cook time

min

Prep time

min
Crate of vegetables

Ingredients

A boiling pot

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, tossing peas or asparagus into the cooking water a few minutes before the pasta is done to warm and/or cooke the veggies. Meanwhile, combine tofu, mustard, vinegar, and optional nutmeg in a blender. Whiz until smooth and creamy, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if necessary. Toss warm pasta and veggies with the cream sauce and garnish with freshly ground black pepper before serving.

Chef's Note: Any pasta shape and gluten-free pasta may be substituted here. Half a package of Mori-Nu tofu (any firmness) may also be substituted for the silken tofu.

Nutrition

Servings per batch: 2

  • Calories: 261
  • Fat: 3.70g
  • Carbohydrate: 40.90g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12g
  • Sugars: 9.20g
  • Protein: 17.80g