tofu manicotti

Name: TOFU MANICOTTI
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) tofu, firm; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) dried basil or 1 1/2 tbsp fresh, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme or 1 1/2 tbsp fresh, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried sage, tarragon and marjoram or 1 tsp fresh, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) dried chives or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 can(s) 6 oz tomato paste; 1 can(s) 28 oz whole tomatoes; 2 cup(s) water; 1 package(s) 6-8 manicotti shells

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Irana Grenier

Garden Valley, CA

Updated on Jan 30, 2014

I shared this at a potluck and actually received several complements from the men, until I told them it was made from tofu!! LOL

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound tofu, firm
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil or 1 1/2 tbsp fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 1/2 tbsp fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried sage, tarragon and marjoram or 1 tsp fresh, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried chives or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can 6 oz tomato paste
1 can 28 oz whole tomatoes
2 cups water
1 package 6-8 manicotti shells

How To Make tofu manicotti

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Rinse the tofu and crumble finely into a mixing bowl. Add salt, 1 cup mozzarella, thyme, parsley, and chives. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3

Place the tomatoes with their juice, the tomato paste, oregano basil, sage, tarragon, marjoram, garlic, and water in a blender. Blend briefly, for a chunky consistency.
Step 4

Place 2 cups of the tomato sauce in the bottom of an already-prepared (sprayed with cooking spray) 9x13-in glass baking dish (NOT aluminum).
Step 5

Fill the uncooked manicotti shells with the tofu mixture. Using your hands, pack the shells firmly.
Step 6

Place the shells side by side in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top. Make sure the shells are completely covered. Cover the dish with foil.
Step 7

Bake for 45 minutes. then remove the foil, being careful not to let the hot steam burn your hands. Turn the manicotti with tongs ans sprinkle the other cup of mozzarella over the manicotti. Cover again, and bake another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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