Ingredients:

1 cup penne pasta

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp basil

1/2 block tofu, pressed

salt, to taste

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions.

As the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Place the minced garlic in a large bowl. Add the walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, oil and basil. Mash in the tofu and mix well with a spoon.

When the pasta is ready, drain, and add to the mixture in large bowl. Toss all ingredients until pasta is well-coated. Pour onto a platter and serve at room temperature or chilled.