Pasta with Tofu Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
• ½ pound tofu, chopped
• ¼ cup (or less) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound pasta
• cayenne or other hot pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup Parmesan or romano cheese, grated

Directions

1. Place chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and tofu in large bowl.
2. Add olive oil and hot pepper.
3. Toss.
4. Marinate for a least 2 hours (but preferably 4 hours).
5. Cook pasta al dente.
6. Drain the pasta and toss it with the grated cheese.
7. Then toss the pasta with the tomato mixture, or place tomato mixture on top.