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Tofu Heaven

Vodka Pasta Sauce
Serves 4

10-15 minutes: 10 minutes preparation and to cook garlic plus whizzing time (the pasta cooks while you’re doing preparation and blending).

2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
10 black olives, without stones
¼ tsp chilli flakes or pinch chilli powder
2 tbsp vodka or dry sherry
2 cups pasta sauce from a jar, or 2 cups home made
½ cup silken tofu, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
450g/1lb rigatoni, penne or other tubular pasta

1. Cook pasta in boiling water – 8-10 minutes, according to packet instructions and how soft you like it.
2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until cooked but not brown.
3. Add vodka and stir for a minute or so.
4. Throw all ingredients (except pasta!) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Drain pasta and keep warm.
6. If sauce too thick, add a little soya milk.
7. Heat through, serve on pasta and sprinkle with freshly-ground black pepper.

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