Ingredients

  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 cup firm tofu, drained
  • 12 cup milk
  • 12 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 2 cups picante sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
  • 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Drain the spinach and combine with tofu, milk, and oregano in a food processor Heat oil in skillel and cook garlic until fragrant.
  • Combine tomato paste and water, stirring until well mizxed.
  • Add beans, picante sauce, tomato paste mixture, and chili poweder and mix well Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix with pasta.
  • Add half of pasta mix to a greased baking dish, then add spinach mixture, and top with remaining pasta mixture Bake covered at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 minutes.
  • Let stand several minutes before serving.