Tofu Spinach Masti Bake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups tofu cut into small cubes or crumbled
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 cup boiled pasta of your choice ( macaroni or penne)
• 1 bunch spinach, blanched and chopped roughly
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup diced capsicums
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• ½tsp mixed herbs
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 2 cups white sauce
• 2 -3 tbsp grated cheese
• Assorted nuts and seeds (optional)
• 1 cup mix of sliced baby corn, mushrooms, zucchini (pre-cooked/sauté)
• 8-10 fresh basil leaves
• Olives, sun-dried tomatoes, as desired

Method:

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the baked dish.
2. Grease a baking dish and pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees celsius.
3. Heat oil and butter in a pan and sauté the garlic and onion for a few seconds.
4. Then add in the vegetables of your choice and seasoning, herbs and flavourings. Mix well.
5. Add in the lightly crumbled tofu and boiled pasta along with the white sauce, herbs, and chilli flakes.
6. Add a dash of garam masala powder and fresh basil leaves and give it a nice stir.
7. Check for salt and adjust accordingly.
8. Transfer this mixture to the greased baking dish and top with grated cheese.
9. Bake for 15- 18 mins and serve hot with masala garlic toasties.