Buffalo Tofu Pasta Bowl

This is a delicious and zesty bowl of fried tofu and pasta in a Buffalo Style sauce. A quick and easy winner. Game On!

Ingredients:
12 oz of Rigatoni or Penne Pasta
1 block of extra firm tofu
2 tbs of olive oil or vegetable oil
2 Tbs of Frank’s Hot Sauce
4 oz of blue cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of the pasta water

Preparation:

1. Fill a large pot with water and put the pasta on to boil per instructions on packet. Keep the pasta al dente. Drain pasta and save a cup of the water.
2. Heat oil in skillet on medium high heat
3. Pat the tofu dry with a dish towel and cut into 1”chunks
4. Add the tofu to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned, about 8-to 10 minutes.
5. Add the hot sauce and stir to mix well.
6. Add the pasta, blue cheese and some pasta water. Start with ½ cup of water and add what you need to melt the cheese into a thin creamy sauce.
7. Stir to mix well.
8. Done! Serve in bowls and garnish with tomato wedges, celery sticks or some Italian parsley.

Cook’s Note:
Look for a blue cheese that is made with a microbial rennet.