Name: Creamy spinach pasta bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram small shell pasta; 2 300 gram packets silken firm tofu, drained; 2 250 gram packets frozen spinach, thawed, drained; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup (60 gram) grated tasty cheese; salad, to serve

Creamy spinach pasta bake

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

375 gram small shell pasta

2 300 gram packets silken firm tofu, drained

2 250 gram packets frozen spinach, thawed, drained

1 large garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup (60 gram) grated tasty cheese

salad, to serve

Method

1.Cook shell pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain.

2.Meanwhile, process tofu, spinach, garlic and oil in a food processor until fairly smooth. Season to taste. Stir spinach mixture through cooked pasta and cook on low heat 2-3 minutes, until heated through.

3.Spoon into an 8-cup heatproof dish and scatter with grated cheese. Place under a preheated grill 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden. Serve with salad

You can add crispy pancetta or prosciutto, if you like. Try adding a little wholegrain mustard to the spinach mixture.
Note

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