Tofu Parmigiana

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
  

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, and salt and black pepper.
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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings