Creamy Spinach and Tofu Spaghetti

Health score
44%
Creamy Spinach and Tofu Spaghetti
45 min.
4
211kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking to elevate your pasta game while keeping it healthy, look no further than this Creamy Spinach and Tofu Spaghetti! This delightful dish combines the vibrant flavors of fresh baby spinach and sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, making it not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat. Perfectly balanced with the creamy richness of reduced-fat silken tofu and the earthy crunch of toasted pine nuts, it's a vegetarian masterpiece that is sure to please everyone at the table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that's both hearty and nutritious, clocking in at only 211 calories per serving. The use of whole wheat spaghetti offers added fiber, while the inclusion of fresh basil and garlic brings an aromatic flair that complements the spinach beautifully. This recipe is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, antipasto, or even a light main course, making it suitable for a variety of occasions.

Whether you're entertaining guests or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this Creamy Spinach and Tofu Spaghetti is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a pasta dish that’s packed with flavor and bound to have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 ounces tightly baby spinach fresh packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • ounces pasta like spaghetti whole wheat hot cooked uncooked
  • cup basil leaves fresh
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • teaspoons olive oil divided
  • ounce pecorino romano cheese fresh grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces silken tofu cubed reduced-fat

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Place tomatoes, cut sides up, on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  3. Drizzle tomatoes with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
  4. Bake at 450 for 7 minutes or until tender.
  5. Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, spinach, tofu, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth.
  6. Combine spinach mixture and pasta in a large skillet; cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein16.79%
Fat44.61%
Carbs38.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.25
Glycemic Load
7.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.421304251189%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.58mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.54kcal
10.53%
Fat:10.95g
16.85%
Saturated Fat:2.24g
14.01%
Carbohydrates:21.33g
7.11%
Net Carbohydrates:17.64g
6.42%
Sugar:3.17g
3.52%
Cholesterol:7.37mg
2.46%
Sodium:541.12mg
23.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.27g
18.55%
Manganese:1.51mg
75.49%
Vitamin K:75.87µg
72.25%
Vitamin A:1545.6IU
30.91%
Vitamin C:21.08mg
25.55%
Selenium:16.45µg
23.5%
Phosphorus:190.99mg
19.1%
Copper:0.35mg
17.49%
Magnesium:63.31mg
15.83%
Fiber:3.69g
14.74%
Calcium:129.84mg
12.98%
Iron:2.31mg
12.84%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.91%
Potassium:377.91mg
10.8%
Zinc:1.41mg
9.39%
Folate:36.07µg
9.02%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.25%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.05%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.41%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes