Easy Tofu Lasagne

Submitted by padatpsu

"Simple and delicious - no one will ever know it's tofu! I served this to my husband and sons 3 times before they spotted the empty tofu container. They still love it! Can also use the filling for stuffed shells."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Tofu Filling

• 1 (395 g) container light extra firm tofu
• 8 ounces fat free ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 (9 ounce) box no-boil lasagna noodles
• 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Drain tofu and run knife through tofu, still in container, to make chunks. In mixing bowl, add tofu chunks, olive oil, cheeses, and spices. Use mixer to blend. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to let flavors absorb into the tofu. The filling can even be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated.
2. Preheat oven according to lasagne package directions.
3. Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray, pour 1/3 - 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce in bottom. Layer lasgne noodles according to package instructions and top with 1/3 of cheese mixture and 1/3-1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce.
4. Repeat process, ending with noodles on top. Pour remaining sauce over noodles, cover with foil, and bake for 50 - 60 minutes.
5. Remove foil and top with 1-1/2 cups mozzarella for last 5 minutes of baking.
6. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[wolflittlehawk]

This recipe was super easy and delicious! I added some steamed broccoli and baby spinach between layers and it came out fantastic! :)