Name: Layered Tofu Pasta Bake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz tofu, pressed and sliced; 8 oz penne pasta; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste

Layered Tofu Pasta Bake Recipe

Priscilla Ponder Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Layered Tofu Pasta Bake

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz tofu, pressed and sliced
8 oz penne pasta
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
Add the tofu slices and cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
Add a layer of cooked penne pasta on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle half of the tofu and vegetable mixture over the pasta, then season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Spread another layer of marinara sauce on top, followed by another layer of penne pasta.
Add the remaining tofu and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 385kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 21mg
Sodium : 687mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 26g

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