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		Penne with Tofu Basil Pesto
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 4 servings (1-1/4 cup )
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 1 | cup | fresh basil | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | reduced fat firm skillet tofu (6 oz.) | 
						
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								| 1 |  | large garlic clove, minced | 
						
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								| 1/4 | cup | grated Parmesan cheese | 
						
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								| 2 | Tablespoons | olive oil | 
						
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								| 2 | Tablespoons | fresh lemon juice | 
						
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								| 1/2 | teaspoon | black pepper | 
						
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								| 1/4 | teaspoon | salt | 
						
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								| 1 | teaspoon | olive oil | 
						
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								| 2 1/2 | cups | sliced mushrooms | 
						
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								| 1/4 | cup | shallots | 
						
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								| 8 | ounces | penne pasta, cooked according to package directions | 
						
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			Directions:
			Pesto:
Combine basil, tofu, garlic, cheese, 2 tbsp oil olive, lemon juice, pepper and salt in food processor or blender; process until smooth.  Place pesto in nonstick skillet and cook over low heat until warm.  Remove from heat;  keep warm.    
Vegetables:
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add mushrooms and shallots; saute for 4 minutes.    
Cook pasta.
Combine hot pasta, pesto and vegetables in a large bowl;  toss gently.  Serve immediately. 
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
	https://www.charlestownminisuper.com/Recipes/Detail/1510/