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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 1 lb soft tofu
  • 2 1/2 cups ziti pasta (cylindrical pasta ~ 1 inch in length)
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 mushrooms
  • 1 small zucchini
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
Directions:

1 baking dish with lid (I like to use a round 2 1/2 quart dish) Drain tofu and squeeze out excess water. Place in baking dish. Mash up tofu. Add spices (about 1/2 Tbs each or to taste), tomato sauce and water. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes. Boil enough water to cover pasta by 2 inches. Add pasta to boiling water. Let boil for 5-6 minutes. Stir 1-2 times to prevent pasta from sticking together. Meanwhile, chop up mushrooms and zucchini. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. When pasta is cooked drain and mix with tofu sauce. Add veggies to mixture. Top with soy parmesan cheese if desired. I suppose soy mozerella would work. Cover dish with lid or aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover bake 5-10 minutes longer or til bubbly. Serve with vegan french bread and salad. Or enjoy plain. Very little fat. A good high-carb meal. But I'm not an expert!

Serves: 4 by itself. 6 if there's a big salad, loaf of vegan french bread and bottle of vegan wine!

Preparation time: 30 min prep 20-30 min bake


 

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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
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5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
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11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
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