Serves 8
This is pesto that you can enjoy to your heart’s content. It’s made with silken tofu and contains no added oil.
1 12-ounce package pasta
¼–½ teaspoon salt
1 10.5-ounce package firm silken tofu
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
½ teaspoon salt
Cook the pasta in boiling water until it is tender, then drain and rinse it. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt and toss to mix.
While the pasta is cooking, combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, stopping the processor occasionally and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula.
Add the pesto to the pasta and toss gently to mix. Serve at once.
Per serving: 158 calories; 8 grams protein; 28 grams carbohydrate; 1 gram fat; 204 to 270 mg of sodium; 0 mg cholesterol