Tofu Parmigiana

Recipe Description

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, and salt and black pepper.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan. Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
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