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    Home » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    Mom’s Tofu-Noodle Skillet

    Published: Aug 10, 2017 · Updated: Apr 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This tofu noodle skillet is a vegan version of the vintage tuna-noodle casserole that evokes 1950s TV moms in shirtwaist dresses, wearing pearls. Firm and chewy baked tofu stands in for the tuna. The first few time I made this, I baked it, which tends to dry it out quite a bit.

    When I made it again, I realized that there's really no reason to bake it, as all the ingredients are cooked and ready, needing just a spin in the skillet to pull eveything together. However, if you'd like to make this more casserole-like, simply transfer to a small casserole dish and serve from there. Or, you can make it ahead of time, and then reheat briefly in the oven in a casserole dish. Serve this mild dish with plenty of green veggies — broccoli, broccoli rabe, greens, or green beans.

    Serves: 6 to 8

    • 8 to 10 ounces vegan ribbon noodles, shell, or bowtie pasta
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 3 large celery stalks, diced
    • 1 to 1 ½ cups sliced white or brown mushrooms
    • 3 tablespoons unbleached white flour
    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or other nondairy milk
    • 8-ounce package baked tofu, finely diced
    • 1 cup grated vegan mozzarella-style cheese, optional
      but highly recommended
    • 2 to 3 scallions, sliced
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    • Wheat germ or toasted bread crumbs for topping
    • Paprika for topping

    Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden. Add the celery dice and continue to sauté over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes longer.

    Add the mushrooms to the pan and continue to sauté until they're wilted.

    Tofu noodle skillet

    Sprinkle in the flour, a tablespoon a time, and stir in until it blends with the veggies. Pour in the almond milk, turn up the heat, and cook, stirring, until it thickens and is piping hot.

    Stir in the tofu, optional cheese, and scallions, followed by the cooked noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Especially if you're not using cheese, you'll have to ramp up the flavor with salt — though this is meant to be a mild dish, you don't want it to be bland.

    Cover the pan and let it stand off the heat for 5 minutes or so, during which time the noodles will absorb more of the sauce.

    Top generously with wheat germ or bread crumbs and paprika and serve straight from the pan, or transfer to a casserole dish before topping, then serve.

    Nutrition Information:
    Per Serving: 148 calories; 18g carbs; 6g Total fat; 7g protein; 175mg sodium

    Photos: Hannah Kaminsky

    Tofu noodle skillet recipe

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    Comments

    1. MJS says

      February 05, 2012 at 9:16 am

      How long do I bake the tofu and scallions? I have never cooked tofu before. Also, if I can not find scallions, what would be a good substitute?
      Thank you very much!

    2. Nava says

      February 05, 2012 at 10:41 am

      MJS - Baked tofu is a ready-made product; you don't need to make it beforehand. I like the Soy Boy brand, though White Wave is good as well. Ask for them at your local natural foods store! Scallions are also called green onions; you can find those at any supermarket. If you'd rather use something else, you can sauté a medium-sized onion. Hope this helps!

    3. April says

      April 06, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      I didn't really like this... there wasn't enough flavor, salt and pepper don't add enough, it wasn't creamy like a casserole should be, the consistency was almost 'chalky'.

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