Scissor-Cut Tofu Pasta

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Nicole Catenaro

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Scissor-Cut Tofu Pasta

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Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces silken tofu
  • 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓-½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups wild assorted mushrooms trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chilis
  • 4 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
  • ½ cup frozen or fresh sweet peas
  • ½ cup shaved aged sheep's cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Drain liquid from the tofu. In a food processor or blender, process the silken tofu until smooth.
  2. Make the pasta dough: Combine flour, blended tofu, and salt in a medium size bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a dough. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, using small amounts of flour to prevent sticking. Cover with a damp towel and rest for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Fill a large pot of water with salt and set over medium-high heat to bring to a boil. 
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and crushed red chiles. Sauté for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned. Turn turn off heat. 
  5. Using scissors, cut small pieces of dough, approximately 1-inch by ¼” in size and drop into boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes or until pasta floats then add in peas and asparagus. Cook for an additional minute.
  6. Immediately strain and add pasta to the skillet. Toss pasta to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with an aged sheep cheese grated on top. Enjoy!

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