8 oz whole-grain noodles (elbows, spirals, shells, etc.)

2 tsp olive oil

1 whole yellow onion, coarsely chopped

2 whole carrot sliced on the diagonal

1 whole Red bell pepper, chopped

16 oz low-fat firm tofu

1 cup spinach, chopped

1 tsp unrefined sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Dried or fresh herbs, (wakame, ginger, tamari, tahini or miso) (optional)