ZITI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM

Here is a great Ziti with sun-dried tomato cream recipe. This is perfect for lunch or a light dinner and will be a home run to bring to a BBQ or your in-laws for a side dish with dinner.

1 lb ziti pasta
1 cup chopped oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup firm silken tofu, drained and crumbled
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or
1 Tbsp dried basil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small can marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

First you need to cook the ziti al dente. While the ziti is cooking, grab your food processor. In the processor, combine the tomatoes, tofu, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil. Process these until you have a smooth consistency. Drain the pasta and toss the pasta with the sauce and artichokes. Sprinkle the top with the parsley. Enjoy!