Fettuccine with Tofu and Zucchini
Ingredients:
1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1 in. slices
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 lb zucchini, cut into .5 in. cubes
1 lb fettuccine pasta, or other pasta
1/4 tsp salt to taste (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 lb onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp basil, or 1/3 cup fresh, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Cooking Directions:Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Return pasta to saucepan. Toss with butter and keep warm. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and zucchini and continue to sauté another 4-5 minutes or until zucchini softens. Stir in basil, salt and pepper to taste. Transfer vegetables to a platter and keep warm. Add tofu slices to skillet and sauté 4-5 minutes, stirring gently, or until tofu is just cooked throughout. Combine vegetables, tofu and pasta in a serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan.Nutritionist Recommended For: |
Nutrition Facts
Calories 500
% Calories From Fat 28.8%
Total Fat 16g
Saturated Fats 3.8g
Mono-unsaturated Fats 5.7g
Poly-unsaturated Fats 4.8g
Cholesterol 8.8mg
Sodium 190mg
Total Carbohydrates 68g
Dietary Fiber 5.8g
Sugar 5.5g
Protein 25g
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Vitamins
Thiamin B1 0.85 mg
Vitamin K 6.3 mcg
Vitamin A 330 IU
Vitamin E 0.88 mg
Pantothenic Acid 0.61 mg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Riboflavin B2 0.5 mg
Choline 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU
Vitamin B12 0.098 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Niacin B3 6.1 mg
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Minerals
Sodium 190 mg
Zinc 2.7 mg
Copper 0.57 mg
Calcium 600 mg
Iron 4.9 mg
Manganese 1.8 mg
Magnesium 100 mg
Fluoride 14 mcg
Phosphorus 360 mg
Potassium 590 mg
Selenium 62 mcg
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