Whole Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber

Whole Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
An updated pasta salad - whole-wheat spaghetti served at room temperature with sautéed tofu, cucumbers, scallions, and an Asian dressing makes a delicious warm-weather meal, reminiscent of Japanese soba-noodle dishes.

Ingredients

3/4 lb. whole-wheat spaghetti 1 1/4 lb. firm tofu 1 tbsp. plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 2 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil 2 tbsp. Wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 3/4 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp. salt .13 tsp. cayenne 2 Cucumbers 3 scallions including green tops 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro or fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain the pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. In a medium bowl, combine the tofu with the 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of the grated ginger. Let sit for about 5 minutes. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons ginger and 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 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 1 tablespoon cooking oil over moderate heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the tofu, pasta, cucumbers, scallions and cilantro to the dressing in the large bowl and toss. Wine Recommendation: The crisp citrus tang of a German Riesling Spätlese halbtrocken is just right for this summery dish and its Asian flavors. Halbtrocken means half dry, or just a little sweet. Try one from the Pfalz, where the sunny climate yields fruity wines.

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