Salsa Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz of pasta (i used 1 box of @eatbanza penne pasta)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 medium red onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 handful of cherry tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 block of crumbled tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten free soy sauce if gluten free)
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sazón (or extra smoked paprika)
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1-2 tbsp tahini (optional)
- 1/4 cup pasta water
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package
In a separate pan set to low-medium heat, add oil then add onion, peppers, and cherry tomatoes until onion is translucent
Crumble tofu into the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes (add additional oil if tofu starts to stick)
Add in soy sauce and all seasonings and sauté until fragrant
Add in cooked pasta and salsa and stir to fully coat
Stir in tahini and pasta water
Stir until pasta is coated and sauce coats pasta
Once done remove from heat and serve
Add additional salt and pepper to taste