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Tofu Lasagna

Yields 9″ square pan

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons plus

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

6 sheets lasagna noodles

4 artichoke hearts

2 cups chopped spinach

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon garlic pepper

8 ounces firm tofu

2 cups pasta sauce (homemade or jarred)

4 ounces mozzarella cheese (dairy or soy)

For children who can't eat dairy, make sure that soy cheese is casein-free or vegan.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • In a large stockpot, bring 2½ quarts water and 2 teaspoons olive oil to a boil.

  • Add lasagna noodles, boil 10 minutes.

  • While noodles are cooking, finely chop artichoke hearts.

  • In a large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, spinach, 2 tablespoons olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic pepper, and tofu.

  • Rinse noodles in cold water.

  • Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the baking pan.

  • Alternate layers of sauce, noodles, and tofu filling.

  • Finish with sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.

  • Bake for 40 minutes.

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