Grate

1 package of Surata Italiano Tempeh.

Set aside in a small bowl.

Saute

1 medium onion, chopped
two cloves minced garlic in 2 TBS oil

Saute until the onion is tender.

Add

1cup of chopped green pepper.
½ cup chopped red pepper.

Saute a few minutes more. Add the grated tempeh and saute for about five minutes, turning frequently. (Add a bit more oil if needed.)

Add one 28 oz. can of pasta sauce or tomato sauce. (Muir Glen Italian Herb Pasta Sauce works well, or use your favorite sauce.) Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for fifteen to twenty minutes. Pour over cooked noodles and top with grated parmesan cheese.

Basic Fried Tempeh

Cut one package Surata Original Soy or Multigrain Tempeh into bite-sized portions.

Stir together 3 TBS soy sauce and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Pour sauce mixture over the tempeh. Stir gently to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes. Deep fry or pan fry until nicely browned. Serve over fried rice or noodles.