Higher Protein Tomato Sauce | Salt and Sage Nutrition
Higher Protein Tomato Sauce
10 mins prepServes 4
This Higher Protein Tomato Sauce is perfect for pasta and can be batch prepped and frozen for quick meals later. It’s made with fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and protein-rich tofu, seasoned to perfection for a delicious and healthy dish.
1: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan and add ½ a white onion, chopped; saute for 4 minutes.
2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
3: Add 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, 6 oz tomato paste, salt, pepper, and about 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning; cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring consistently.
4: Boil higher protein pasta according to package directions; save about ½ cup pasta water.
5: Add tomato mixture, ½ cup pasta water, and ½ package tofu to a blender; blend well.
6: Taste sauce and season more if needed.
7: Serve over pasta and top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil or parsley.
