Ginger Pasta with Zucchini

A few of my favorite things! Paste, zucchini, and ginger all rolled into one delicious dish...plus the protein power of tofu! This is a really fun twist on classic pasta + olive oil and is just a great mix of flavors.

Ginger Pasta with Zucchini
8 ounces whole wheat penne
2 pinches of fine sea salt
1/4 block firm tofu, cut into bite-size cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
Shoyu to taste
1-2 teaspoons ginger juice (grate a 2" piece of ginger and squeeze out the juice with your fingers)

Bring a large pot of water with a generous pinch of salt to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Mash the tofu with a fork in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of sea salt and saute until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to the pan if the onions start to stick. Add the zucchini and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until it softens, then add the mashed tofu and shoyu to the skillet. Saute 2 minutes longer, then stir in the ginger juice and cooked pasta. Toss all the ingredients together over medium heat until the pasta is heated through and all the liquid has been absorbed

Flavors mixing together...mmm! Smells amazing, too.

 

Bottom Line: This dish is a zesty, exciting twist on regular pasta dishes, and I love that it includes some protein to complete it. No side dishes necessary, but also delicious with a side veggie lightly steamed.

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