Rice & noodles

Tofu Tomato Pasta

Name: Tofu Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Pasta 80g; Tofu 0.5box; Tomato 1

Tofu and tomato sauce over pasta—budget-friendly and warming.

Total 21 min Pot Easy 1 servings

PotSkillet Cooking for oneBudget-friendly

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Lightly sear tofu before tomato sauce—more texture than tossing raw tofu in.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 7 min · Cook 14 min

Boil salted water; cook pasta until al dente, drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Prep: Pasta 80g, Tofu 0.5box, Tomato 1.
Boil salted water; cook pasta until al dente, drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
"Prep: Pasta 80g, Tofu 0.5box, Tomato 1."
Cube tofu; dice tomato; cook pasta al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Dry tofu well to reduce splatter.

Eat fresh; refrigerated tofu softens.

Substitutions

Canned tomatoes

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Cream+Parmesan

FAQ

Firm tofu?

Yes—holds up best; handle soft tofu gently.

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