Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce

Prep: 15 min, Cook: 25 min.

 2 Tbs. olive oil
 1 red onion, minced
 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
 1 tsp. chili powder
 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
 1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
 3-1/3 cups recipe-ready crushed tomatoes
 1/4 tsp. chili pepper flakes, crushed
 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
 1 lb. ziti or other tube pasta
 1/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes or
until softened. Stir in next 5 ingredients and simmer 1 minute. Add tofu and
increase heat to medium high. Sauté 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until tofu is
lightly browned. Stir in next 3 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer
15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10
minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with
cheese.

Per serving: calories 1058, fat 22.7g, 19% calories from fat, cholesterol 27mg,
protein 43.1g, carbohydrates 170.1g, fiber 8.0g, sugar 12.5g, sodium 529mg, diet
points 21.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 10.4, Lean meat:
1.0, Fat: 3.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.8

The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Zinfandel, or Chianti.

Per Serving Nutritional Information For 4 Servings of:
Pasta with Tex-Mex Tofu Sauce.
Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 1058 Diet Points 21.9
Protein 43.1g Milk Exchanges 0
Carbohydrates 170.1g Vegetable Exchanges 3
Dietary Fiber 8.0g Fruit Exchanges 0
Sugar 12.5g Bread Exchanges 10.5
Other Carbohydrates/Sugar
Fat Total 22.7g 0
Exchanges
Saturated Fat 8.2g Lean Meat Exchanges 1
Very Lean Meat/Protein
Mono-unsaturated Fat 9.2g 1
Exchanges
Poly-unsaturated Fat 5.4g Fat Exchanges 3
% Calories from Fat 19.3% The color green indicates that the
recipes provide a beneficial source of a
Cholesterol 27mg
nutrient, as defined by the US RDA,
Sodium 529mg prorated for a 2000 calorie diet.
Vitamins % RDA Minerals % RDA
Vitamin A 244 IU 5% Calcium 342mg 34%
Thiamin (B1) 3.44mg 229% Copper 1.47mg 74%
Riboflavin (B2) 2.24mg 132% Iron 10.8mg 60%
Niacin (B3) 17.4mg 87% Magnesium 168mg 42%
Vitamin B6 3.05mg 153% Manganese 1.85mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0.23mcg 12% Phosphorus 598mg 60%
Vitamin C 45.8mg 76% Potassium 1152mg 33%
Vitamin E 3.1 IU 10% Selenium 130.3mcg 186%
Folate 67mcg 33% Sodium 529mg 22%
Pantothentic Acid 1.47mg 15% Zinc 4.5mg 30%