Penne with Braised Squash and Greens

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces cubed smoked tofu
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (3 cups)
• 1 small bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces whole-wheat penne, rigatoni or fusilli
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add onion to the pan; cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Return the tofu to the pan and add broth and squash; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add chard and stir to immerse. Cover and cook until the squash and chard are tender, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot. Add the squash mixture, Parmesan, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

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