Name: Tofu Parmigiana
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided; salt; ground black pepper; 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

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ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
salt
ground black pepper
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

directions

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 Tbls.
parmesan cheese, 1 tsp.
oregano and salt and pepper.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in a bowl of cold water.
One at a time, press tofu into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
Heat oil in a medium 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 remaining 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 remaining 3 Tbl.
parmesan.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

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review by MrsMM

1/5/2010

Yum. Fun way to use tofu- normally i do cubes for different things, but I liked it a lot in this form. DH liked it too. Cooking process was perfect as written, except for the fact that my breadcrumbs just did not stick. No matter- the taste was there. We will make this again, for sure. Thanks!

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review by Connie Lea

12/10/2009

This was very good, definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing Toodles. Just wanted to add another note. I just made this for the third time. I absolutely love it.

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review by FrVanilla

2/22/2009

I've had tofu parm before, but this one is my favorite. Very good recipe, I loved it.

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review by Granolahead456

11/7/2008

Oh man! This is great! Had my carnivore frieds asking for seconds!

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review by ShortieNJ

8/22/2008

very good - i used my own homemade pasta sauce instead of the recommended mixture...definitely being added to my collection

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