Tofu Pasta Salad Recipe
- 1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 (16 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato, cubed
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 6 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu and thyme; cook until tofu is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with soy sauce and remove from heat to cool.
- Combine rigatoni, tofu mixture, onion, tomato, carrot, basil, and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil; stir to coat.