Spinach-miso pasta

1 cervings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupVegetable stock
2tablespoonsOnion, minced
1eachGarlic clove, minced
10ouncesSpinach, washed & stemmed
2tablespoonsMellow white miso
1pinchNutmeg
ounceFirm silken tofu, diced
12ouncesPasta, uncooked
Basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Bring the stock to a boil in a soup pot. Add the onion & garlic & cook for 5 minutes. Add the spinach & cook for a further 2 minutes, or until the spinach wilts.

Stir in the miso, nutmeg & tofu. Transfer to a blender & blend in batches using extra water as necessary to achieve a creamy consistency. Set aside.

Cook the pasta *al dente*. Drain & toss while hot with the creamy sauce & serve.

"Vegetarian Gourmet, Special Low-Fat Issue" 1995 * CROSSPOSTED Submitted By INTERCOOK On 09-15-95