Tofu Noodle Pasta Puttanesca
A satisfying, low-carb twist on a classic Italian dish, utilizing shirataki tofu noodles tossed in a rich, savory tomato-caper sauce with olives and boiled egg for a protein boost.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Doo + Lila
Doo created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Colander
Time saver
This dish is perfect for meal prep; simply store the sauce-coated noodles separate from the hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the tofu shirataki noodles thoroughly in…
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Rinse the tofu shirataki noodles thoroughly in…
Rinse the tofu shirataki noodles thoroughly in a colander under cold running water for 15 seconds. Drain well.
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Place the drained noodles in a dry…
Place the drained noodles in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until they are completely dry and slightly squeaky to dry-fry them. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Look for: they are completely dry and slightly squeaky to dry-fry them
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Heat the olive oil over medium heat
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Look for: fragrant but not browned
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Stir in the canned crushed tomato
Stir in the canned crushed tomato, capers, and sliced black olives. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Look for: it thickens slightly
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Gently stir the dry-fried tofu noodles into…
Gently stir the dry-fried tofu noodles into the simmering sauce. Toss for 2 minutes to ensure the noodles are fully coated and heated through.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Divide the pasta among serving bowls and…
Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top each serving with the halved hard-boiled egg. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if using. Serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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