Meatless Lasagna

Name: Meatless Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 9 -ounce can tomato puree; 1 large sprig fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried; 1 pound sliced mushrooms; 1 pound soft tofu; 1/4 pound fresh trimmed spinach leaves; 8 ounces 1- or 2-percent fat cottage cheese; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 ounces thinly sliced Parmesan or other strong-flavored hard cheese

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 9 -ounce can tomato puree
1 large sprig fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 pound sliced mushrooms
1 pound soft tofu
1/4 pound fresh trimmed spinach leaves
8 ounces 1- or 2-percent fat cottage cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces thinly sliced Parmesan or other strong-flavored hard cheese

Directions

1

Briefly saute minced garlic in large skillet in its own oil.
2

Add puree, leaves from fresh basil or dried basil and mushrooms.
3

Cook over low heat while preparing tofu.
4

Wash tofu and slice through the middle to make 8 equal pieces.
5

Arrange 4 slices of tofu on tomato sauce.
6

Top with cottage cheese, spinach leaves and remaining 2 slices of tofu.
7

Sprinkle with pepper and spoon some of tomato sauce over tofu sandwiches.
8

Arrange slices of cheese on top.
9

Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.
10

Check once or twice and if sauce is becoming too thick, add 2 or 3 tablespoons water.