Tofu Fettuccini Alfredo

A decadent pasta recipe that replaces the cream with tofu to make this dish a welcome addition to a healthy diet. This recipe was posted in a newsletter from a popular weight loss tracking website.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups fettuccine pasta
• 12  ounces soft silken tofu, drained
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until just tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
2. Place drained tofu, garlic, both cheeses, olive oil, and onion powder into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
3. In a medium saucepan, pour in soy mixture and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, place on platter or bowl and toss with warmed alfredo sauce.