Tofu Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Tofu Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces canned tomato sauce; 16 ounces canned tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 8 ounces ziti pasta; 12 ounces tofu, drained; 1 egg white; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked,well drained; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ground; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/2 cup low-fat low-sodium swiss cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
16 ounces canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces ziti pasta
12 ounces tofu, drained
1 egg white
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked,well drained
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ground
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 cup low-fat low-sodium swiss cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare sauce: in medium-size saucepan ove medium-high heat, cook onion and garlic in vegetable oil 2-3 minutes.
3
Add tomato sauces, 1 Tablespoon parsley and oregano.
4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions, omitting salt.
6
While ziti is cooking, puree tofu with egg white in food processor or blender container.
7
Place in large bowl.
8
Add spinach, remaining tablespoon parsley, nutmeg and pepper.
9
Blend well.
10
Drain ziti and add to tofu mixture; blend well.
11
Place 1/4 sauce in bottom of 2-quart casserole.
12
Add 1/3 tofu-ziti mixture spreading with large spoon or spatula.
13
Continue making layers of sauce and tofu-ziti mixture, ending with sauce.
14
Top with grated cheese.
15
Cover and bake 30 minutes.

368

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 8 ounces canned tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Tofu Baked Ziti falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu Baked Ziti

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