TOFU PARMIGIANA

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons
Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in
bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices
into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook
tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a
bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.

Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining
oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch
square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan.
Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded
mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.

Bake at 400F for 20 minutes.