Garlic and Leek Ditalini

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Ingredients

 * * 8 ounces ditalini Pasta
 * * 2 tablespoons Earth Balance
 * * 1/2 cup chopped leek
 * * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * * 4 oz. silken tofu blended until thick and creamy with 3/8 cup plain soy milk (this replaces a 1/2 cup of heavy cream... the heavy cream replacement came from this recipe)
 * * 1 cup soy Parmesan cheese
 * * a pinch of black pepper (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
 * 3) Melt earth balance in a large skillet over low heat.
 * 4) Sauté leeks and garlic until tender and translucent.
 * 5) Stir in cream, and simmer until thickened.
 * 6) Toss with pasta and Parmesan until evenly coated and Parmesan is melted.
 * 7) Season with pepper.