The World’s Best Pasta Swap – Tofu Shirataki

As a pioneer and leading brand of Shirataki, we are excited to bring our Tofu Shirataki pasta substitute to the 2014 International Food Blogger’s Conference for the first time. Tofu Shirataki is just like regular pasta, but better! It’s low in calories, low in carbs, and so much more!

This guilt-free and gluten-free Tofu Shirataki has only 10 calories, 3g of carbs and 2g of fiber per serving! And as an added bonus, they are Non-GMO Verified, vegan and kosher.

Made by blending the flour of Konnyaku, an Asian yam and Tofu, these noodles are available in Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Angel Hair and Macaroni, and are perfect in soups, salads, pasta or Asian dishes. They can be quickly prepared just by draining the water from package and microwaving or parboiling. For a quick tip on how to prepare Tofu Shriataki, click here.

To start your Tofu Shirataki adventure today, just check out some of these simple and delicious recipes below.

Tofu Shirataki Noodle Salad with Ponzu Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pkg House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti shaped noodle substitute
1/4 cup Kikkoman Ponzu Sauce
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
Optional topping: chopped peanuts

Directions:

Rinse, drain, and cut noodles into manageable length. Pat dry.

Mix Ponzu sauce and sesame oil in a separate bowl.

Combine all ingredients, add sauce mixture and serve.

Pesto Fettuccine

Ingredients:

3 (8 oz) pkgs of House Foods Tofu Shirataki
Fettuccine Shaped
½ cup pre-made pesto
½ cup sun-dried tomato (in oil)
(optional: garnish with cherry tomatoes)

Directions:

Rinse and drain Tofu Shirataki noodles well. Pat dry using paper towels. Put in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Cut noodles to manageable size.
Place sun-dried tomatoes in food processor and chop until pieces are very small.
Stir tomato mixture and pesto into noodles.
Garnish with tomatoes and serve.

For more recipe ideas, go to www.house-foods.com/recipes