Best 3 Tofu Manicotti Recipes

SPINACH TOFU MANICOTTI

Steps:

• bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt.
• Fill a medium bowl with ice water and season with salt, as well.
• Boil the spinach, uncovered, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon, (do not drain), and immediately plunge the spinach into the ice water.
• Drain and squeeze the excess water from the spinach, and finely chop.
• Alternatively, if using thawed spinach, simply squeeze, and finely chop.
• In the same large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta shells until al dente, tender but still slightly firm.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cover the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with 1 cup of the marinara sauce.
• In a medium mixing bowl, evenly combine the tofu, mozzarella, and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, and the spinach.
• Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the manicotti shell and line them up in the baking dish.
• Cover with the remaining sauce.
• Scatter the remaining cheese on top and dot with the butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

TOFU MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Add mushrooms and onion to med skillet; cook till tender. Stir in parsley, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and paprika. Cool slightly. Mash the tofu in a bowl. Stir in egg white, Parmesan cheese, and mushroom and onion mixture. Stuff each manicotti shell with about ¼ cup of the tofu mixture. Arrange stuffed shells in a 12x7x2" baking dish. For sauce, in a med saucepan combine milk, flour, garlic powder, ¼ t salt, and 1/8 t pepper. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Pour sauce over pasta in baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 deg F. oven for 20-25 minutes or till heated through. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, 2 minutes more or till cheese is melted.

TOFU MANICOTTI

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 5. Fill the uncooked manicotti shells with the tofu mixture. Using your hands, pack the shells firmly.
• 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.
• 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.