Tofu Parmigiana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
salt
ground black pepper
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

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 Tbls.
parmesan cheese, 1 tsp.
oregano and salt and pepper.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in a bowl of cold water.
One at a time, press tofu 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 Tbl.
parmesan.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.