CHARACTERISTICS
Extra-Firm Tofu Flexitarian Lunches and Dinners Comforting RecipesHalf meat Half tofu macaroni
SERVINGS
8
PREPARATION
15 min
COOKING
20 min
This hearty, family-style dish is the perfect way to ease tofu into any mealtime. With half ground beef and half crumbled tofu, it’s a smart, delicious compromise that keeps all the flavor and adds plant-powered goodness. Easy to prepare, comforting, and satisfying — it’s a weeknight classic that even picky eaters will devour.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
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Ingredients
Preparation
Ingredients
- 454 g (1 lb) macaroni (or short pasta of your choice)
- 350 g (1 block) Soykei extra-firm tofu
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Worcestershire sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 300 g (2/3 lb) extra-lean ground beef
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Italian spice mix
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) fennel seeds
- 2 cans 796 ml (28 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 250 ml (1 cup) water
- Garnish of your choice: grated cheese and/or fresh basil leaves (optional)
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, pat the tofu dry using a towel. Using your hands, crumble the tofu into a bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté the onion, pepper, and celery for 3 minutes. Add the minced meat and spices, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, while stirring to break up the minced meat.
- Add the tofu, tomatoes (with their juice), and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta. Serve with cheese and basil, if desired.
Recipe and photo: Julie DesGroseilliers, nutritionist
Ingredients
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