Loaded Tomato & Basil Crispy Tofu with Wholewheat Pasta, Spinach & Aubergine
A punchy Italian bowl: crispy tofu with wholewheat pasta, spinach and aubergine. Around 1140 kcal and 73g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 245g tofu
- 270g pasta
- 80g spinach
- 80g aubergine
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 50g mozzarella
- 10g olive oil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and aubergine, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Press the tofu for 10 minutes, cut into cubes and air-fry or pan-fry until golden and crisp on all sides (about 12 minutes).
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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and aubergine for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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Bulking upgrade: add the mozzarella, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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