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		Penne with Tofu Basil Pesto
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 4 servings (1-1/4 cup )
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
			Ingredients
			
				
					
						
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							Pesto: | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
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								cup | 
								
									
									fresh basil
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									reduced fat firm skillet tofu (6 oz.)
									
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									large garlic clove, minced
									
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								| 1/4 | 
								cup | 
								
									
									grated Parmesan cheese
									
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								Tablespoons | 
								
									
									olive oil
									
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								Tablespoons | 
								
									
									fresh lemon juice
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									black pepper
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									salt
									
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							Vegetables: | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 | 
								teaspoon | 
								
									
									olive oil
									
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								cups | 
								
									
									sliced mushrooms
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									shallots
									
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								| 8 | 
								ounces | 
								
									
									penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
									
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			Directions:
			Pesto:
Combine basil, tofu, garlic, cheese, 2 tbsp oil olive, lemon juice, pepper and salt in food processor or blender; process until smooth.  Place pesto in nonstick skillet and cook over low heat until warm.  Remove from heat;  keep warm.    
Vegetables:
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add mushrooms and shallots; saute for 4 minutes.    
Cook pasta.
Combine hot pasta, pesto and vegetables in a large bowl;  toss gently.  Serve immediately. 
		 
	
	
	
	
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