Pesto (Tofu & Spinach)

(Vegan)

• 2 C fresh basil (Trader Joes sells a 4 oz. box which equals 4 Cups)
• 1 C spinach
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1⁄4 C pecans, walnuts or pine nuts depending on your taste
• 1⁄2 box (12.3 oz size) silken lite, firm, shelf stable Tofu (Mori-Nu brand is good)
• 2 Tbs. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 13.25 oz box penne whole grain pasta, cooked and drained
• 3 C broccoli florets steamed to fold in at the end

In a blender add all ingredients except broccoli and pasta and blend till very smooth. Place in a sauce pan and warm through to keep basil from turning brown. Fold into pasta with broccoli and serve.

I use the left over tofu to make 1⁄2 recipe Vegan Ranch Dressing, or put into a fruit smoothie. This tofu is great because the unopened boxes can be kept in the cupboard.