Tofu Pesto Fettuccine

Ciao!!  I haven't posted in a while , I will try to keep this updated but it's been hard lately with me getting out of school at 12 am . I've been really busy! but today I feel like im obligated to update something. especially since this dish I will post today deals with Tofu!!! gross?!! no way!! a big BIG misconception. Tofu WILL absorb any flavor you pair it up with. so if you make a tangy Teriyaki sauce and you pair it up with Tofu , guess what ? the Tofu will taste just like Teriyaki!! so go on and infuse your Tofu with all sorts of herbs and spices mmm :) 

Today when I walked in class I was surprised because it was a Quick Fire competition we had 40 minutes to cook 3 dishes involving Tofu. but written in bold letters were those dreaded words that tore my heart apart " STAY AWAY FROM ASIAN INSPIRED FOODS" I immediately wanted to cry , because I loveeeee with a passion Asian food! and what better way to make tofu than with Asian ingredients !?!? so I thought of going Italian and pairing up the flavors of Pesto and Tofu!!! so here's a quick and easy dish with Tofu that is sure to taste yummy!!! 

To make Tofu Pesto Fettuccine :  

1 pack of extra firm Tofu cubed/ large diced

 2 cups of fresh basil 

1/3 cup of pine nuts

1/3 cup of parmesan cheese 

1 garlic bulb

1/2 olive oil ( depending on  your taste if you prefer it runny or not you might use less) 

1/2 pack of dry Fettuccine or home made Fettuccine 

1. combine in a robot coup or a blender the basil leaves , parmesan , garlic and pine nuts. blend for a few seconds then slowly start to drizzle the olive oil in making sure to stop a few times to scrape the sides down to make sure the Pesto blends evenly.  after it is blended to almost a smooth paste or your desired consistency take out and set some aside to marinade the Tofu, just enough to coat. 

2. boil the pasta  for 10 minutes or until Al Dente " to the teeth" bite.  while the pasta is boiling in a large saute pan saute the tofu until heated through. 

3. when the pasta has reached an Al Dente point drain and toss in with the Tofu and the left over Pesto just enough to coat.  Saute for 2 minutes and serve . 

on another note I really enjoy posting step by step pictures and instructions and I will try to do this often but if I am in school , I am working on a limited amount of time so I really can't wip out my cell and take pictures of each step. Mianhe ! Sorry!! Perdon!! T__T I will try to do this as often as I can !