Name: Zucchini and Tofu Alla Parmigiana
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp (30 ml) water; 3 zucchini, cut into long ribbons ¼-inch (5 mm) thick; 1 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 lb (450 g) firm or extra firm tofu, cut into slices ¼-inch (5 mm) thick; 2 cups (200 g) mozzarella cheese, grated; 1/2 cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Tomato Sauce
- In a pot over medium-high heat, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the tomato sauce, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Zucchini and tofu
- Meanwhile, with the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the zucchini out on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with the mint. Set aside.
- Cover the bottom of an 11 x 8-inch (28 x 20 cm) baking dish with one-quarter of the tomato sauce (about ¾ cup). Top with one-third of the zucchini, then one-third of the tofu slices. Sprinkle with one-quarter of both cheeses (about ½ cup of cheese). Repeat with the remaining ingredients, topping with a layer of tomato sauce and sprinkling with cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Zucchini and Tofu Alla Parmigiana

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Tomato Sauce

Zucchini and tofu

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Tomato Sauce

Zucchini and tofu

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