Tofu Bolognese

Ingredients

• 450g\u202f firm tofu
• 1/4\u202fcup\u202fextra virgin olive oil
• 1\u202fbrown onion, finely diced
• 3\u202fcloves\u202fgarlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 1/4\u202fcup\u202flow sodium soy sauce
• 250g\u202fcherry tomatoes
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 400g\u202f whole wheat spaghetti (cooked)
• 1 bunch basil, leaves picked

Preparation

1. press tofu between sheets of paper towel or a clean tea towel to remove excess moisture. crumble tofu in a medium bowl until it achieves a mince-like consistency.
2. heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat. add onion, garlic, paprika and cook for 5 minutes. stir in soy sauce then add tofu and stir well to coat. cook for a further 5 minutes or until tofu is lightly browned.
3. add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. simmer for 15 minutes.
4. add the cooked spaghetti and mix well. garnish with basil leaves.