| Tofu Manicotti
8 oz. manicotti noodles 1 tsp. olive oil 1 1/2 c. chopped onions 6 c. Italian tomato sauce (or prepared spaghetti sauce) 2 lb. tofu 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. salt Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired |
| Cook manicotti noodles for 8 minutes in boiling water. Drain, rinse, and place on waxed paper to cool, so they are not touching. Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, mash tofu with potato masher. Add sautéed onions, 1/4 cup olive oil, honey, garlic powder, lemon juice and salt. Stir to combine well. Stuff mixture into noodles. Pour 2 cups tomato sauce into 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Lay stuffed noodles over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350ºF. for 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8. Tofu Manicotti
1 lb. tofu, mashed 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. minced parsley 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 qt. tomato sauce 12 manicotti shells
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Pour 1 cup tomato sauce into a 9x12 inch pan. Fill manicotti shells with tofu mix. Spread shells in pan. Pour in remaining tomato sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. |