Oven-Baked Tofu Parmigiana
Crispy Oven-Baked Tofu Parmigiana gets smothered in marinara sauce, topped with Mozzarella, and baked until bubbling. It’s a guaranteed kid-pleaser that’s easy enough for a weeknight supper. For a simple side dish, toss broccoli florets with a splash of oil, spread on a baking sheet, and roast alongside the main dish. Finish with a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained
- 3/4 cup panko-style breadcrumbs, gluten-free, if desired
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1 ¾ cups marinara sauce, homemade or bottled
- 1 cup lightly packed shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425F.
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Lay a dish towel or several paper towels on your work surface. Cut the tofu into 8 slabs that are about ½-inch thick (like small playing cards). Lay the tofu on the towel and cover with another towel to absorb the moisture.
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Use a fork to stir together the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder on a medium plate or shallow dish.
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Crack the egg into a medium bowl and whisk well.
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Dunk a tofu slab into the egg mixture and coat generously on all sides with the panko. Lay on a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tofu. Bake until crispy and beginning to brown, particularly along the bottom, 30 minutes.
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Spread ⅓ cup marinara sauce along the bottom of a baking pan large enough to accommodate the tofu in one layer (7- by 11-inches or thereabouts). Nestle the tofu in the pan. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the tofu and smooth with a spooth. Scatter the Mozzarella on top.
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Bake until the cheese melts and begins to brown, 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.