Lemon Garlic Tofu and Potato Pasta Bake

A quick and satisfying American-inspired pasta dish featuring lemon, garlic, and tofu, topped with crispy potatoes and baked to perfection. Perfect for a weekday lunch.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2mediumlemon, juiced
  • 1blockfirm tofu, cubed
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2mediumpotatoes, thinly sliced
  • 8ozpasta, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2tbspolive oil
  • 1tspsalt
  • 1/2tspblack pepper
  • 1/2cupparmesan cheese, grated

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

    5m
  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the cubed tofu, minced garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the tofu evenly.

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  3. 3

    Spread the seasoned tofu mixture in a baking dish. Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes on top, overlapping slightly.

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  4. 4

    Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the potato slices.

    2m
  5. 5

    Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.

    30m375°F (190°C)
  6. 6

    Remove the baked dish from the oven and stir in the cooked pasta. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top.

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  7. 7

    Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    5m375°F (190°C)