Saucy Vegetable Tofu

This is my daughter Tonya’s favorite meal. Sometimes we make it with rigatoni and call it “Riga-Tonya.” Either way, it’s a great, quick way to prepare some tasty vegetables.

—SANDRA ECKERT POTTSTOWN, PA



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

1 large green or sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped

1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion, pepper and zucchini in oil until crisp-tender.

3. Stir in tofu and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with tofu mixture.