Baked Tofu Parmesan

5 from 42 votes

This Tofu Parmesan Bake has layers of pressed tofu with spinach, cheese and marinara sauce for the perfect comfort food dinner. Vegan Parmigiana Nutfree. Gluten-free option

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: baked tofu parmesan, tofu lasagna, tofu parmigiana

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

14 ounces of firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes and then sliced into 1/8 inch slices
2 teaspoons olive oil for greasing the dish
10-14 ounces of marinara sauce or pasta sauce or pizza sauce, thin out the sauce with 1-2 tablespoon or so water if its too thick

For the spinach cheese filling:

6 to 8 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and lightly pressed to remove excess moisture
1 cup vegan cheese shreds. I use mozzarella or mozzarella plus Parmesan cheese and usually use a mix of 2 brand such as violife , Chao original mix, daiya, good planet parm
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the topping:

1/4 cup bread crumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed or coarsely crushed oats
1 teaspoon olive oil
Vegan parmesan, Pepper flakes and fresh basil torn into small pieces for garnish

Instructions

Press and slice the tofu if you haven’t already and set aside.
(Variation: bake this tofu for 15 mins or so for firmer tofu layer)
Make the spinach cheese filling by mixing all of the ingredients that are listed under filling until mixed well.
Start layering your parmesan bake. Use a small baking dish because this makes a small serving. I used a 8.5 by 6.5-inch baking dish. Brush it with olive oil then add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pasta sauce and spread evenly. then top it with tofu slices.
Top the tofu with more pasta sauce then add a third or half of the spinach mixture and even it out then add another layer of tofu, some more pasta sauce and repeat.
I make 2 layers but you can also make 3. After adding the spinach cheese mixture on top layer, add some of the leftover pasta sauce in small spoonfuls all over. Then top this with breadcrumbs, fresh basil and pepper flakes. Then drizzle with olive oil and bake at 425F(220c) for 25 minutes or until the top is starting to get golden and is bubbly.
Broil for one to two minutes until the top is even more golden. Remove from oven, and let it sit for a few minutes then slice and serve. Serve with warm garlic bread or over spaghetti.
Store refrigerated for upto 3 days. Freeze for upto a month

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Notes

To make this gluten free just omit the breadcrumb topping or use gluten free breadcrumbs or coarsely crushed oats

Vegan cheese substitute: Use my vegan mozzarella.

Oilfree: omit the oil.

Soyfree: make my Eggplant Parmigiana . Homemade marinara recipe is also on the eggplant parm post.

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