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Herbed Tofu Lasagna with Zucchini

Vegetarian Times Issue: April 1, 2006   p.72

Simple, fresh flavors and an innovative way with tofu—it's blended with herbs and seasonings until creamy and ricotta-like—make this lasagna one you'll want to make year-round. The key: Use the best purchased marinara sauce you can find, then drizzle each serving with extra virgin olive oil.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine tofu, basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes and sugar in food processor; blend until smooth and similar to ricotta in texture.

2. Put oil and zucchini in large nonstick skillet. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat, or until just tender.

3. Spread 3 Tbs. marinara sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with layer of noodles, overlapping slightly, half of tofu mixture and half of zucchini mixture. Top with another layer of noodles, remaining tofu and zucchini, and 1/2 cup sauce. Finish with another layer of noodles and remaining sauce.

4. Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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ingredient list

Serves 10

  • 2 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, well drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 4 medium-size zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 3 cups)
  • 5 cups marinara sauce
  • 16 no-cook lasagna noodles (9 oz.)

Nutritional Information

Per SERVING:

Calories 314
Protein 18g
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 1g
Carbs 36g
Sodium 617mg
Fiber 6g
Sugar 10g
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Comments

By Cheryl on Aug 27, 2009:
AWESOME Lasagna! I am a mother of two boys (9 and 13)and they and my husband didn't even know I made the switch to tofu. I made half plain and half zucchini, that way everyone was happy. I do buy the best marinara sauce for the tastiest lasagna. Wow, were leaving behind the fattening lasagna I used to make for this healthy lasagna. It made us all so happy!
By rachel on Jan 13, 2010:
my husband and i are vegan and we are always on the lookout for a good cheese substitute -- this recipe does not disappoint! proceed with confidence.
By carrie on Sep 10, 2010:
I love this idea, and I'm going to have to try it soon! I always need dairy-free ideas.
By Terry on Sep 10, 2010:
The recipe sounds great. Can't wait to try it.
On comment by Rachel, I don't see Feta in this recipe anywhere ???
By a on Sep 12, 2010:
what are no cook lasagna noodles?
By theresa on Jan 08, 2011:
I am the only vegan in my family so it is sometimes challenging to please everyone at dinnertime. I made this dish tonight for dinner and it was a hit, even with my 14 year old son! I added more basil, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil than called for. I always like to make a recipe my own!

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