Tofu Parmigiana

Breaded tofu a la parmigiana. You'll just about swear this is eggplant or veal! One of my husband's favorites, and he doesn't even suspect! Serve with a simple crisp green salad, angel hair pasta and garlic bread.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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 tablespoons Parmesan.

Step 5

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.