FOOD LIBRARY

Veg Weight-Loss Aglio e Olio Pasta

Ingredients

  • whole wheat pasta 60 g dry
  • olive oil 1 tsp (5 ml)
  • garlic 10 g finely chopped
  • chili flakes 1/2 tsp
  • zucchini 80 g
  • capsicum 60 g
  • mushrooms 60 g
  • parsley or coriander 1 tbsp
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • firm tofu 120 g grilled

Preparation

  1. Boil pasta until al dente; drain, reserve a splash of water.
  2. Sauté garlic and chili flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced zucchini, capsicum and mushrooms; cook until tender-crisp.
  4. Toss in pasta with herbs, salt, pepper and a little pasta water.
  5. Grill tofu separately until lightly browned.
  6. Plate pasta and top or serve alongside grilled tofu.