Vegetable & Tofu Lasagna
What you’ll need:
Sauce Ingredients:
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1 large onion (chopped) |
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2-3 garlic cloves (minced) |
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6 cups tomatoes (chopped and seeded) |
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1 cup fresh parsley (chopped) |
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3 cups raw spinach (chopped) |
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2 tsp oregano |
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½ tsp salt |
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½ tsp thyme |
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½ tsp black pepper12 oz Italian style tomato paste |
Filling Ingredients:
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½ tsp basil |
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15 oz carton Fat-free Ricotta cheese |
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12 oz package Firm tofu (crumbled) |
Additional Ingredients:
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12 lasagna noodles (cooked) |
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8 oz package shredded Provolone cheese (may substitute with Provolone
and Romano cheese mix) |
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½ cup Parmesan cheese |
What to do:
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In medium pot, place the sauce ingredients. Bring
sauce to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes,
stirring occasionally. |
| 2. |
In large pot, add lasagna noodles and water to completely
cover lasagna. Bring to a boil. Cook 12 lasagna noodles until
soft. |
| 3. |
In large mixing bowl, combine basil, ricotta cheese, and
crumbled tofu. Mix well. |
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In a 13x 9 baking dish, cover bottom with a thin layer of
sauce. |
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Atop the sauce, arrange 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise. |
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Atop the noodles, spread 1/3 of the tofu filling, 1/3 provolone
cheese mix, 1/3 Parmesan cheese, and approximately 1 ½ cup
sauce. |
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Repeat step 6 twice. |
| 8. |
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes
before serving. |
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