There are so many recipes that I know how to cook but I can't think of the steps until I start doing it.
My child and their roommates want to make this recipe, I am hoping I can describe what I do adequately through writing. I think I need someone to videotape me cooking and then explain what I do :)
Grate mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, set aside.
(If you bought grated cheese then you are one step ahead.)
Using a hand mixer, blend the following:
16 oz. ricotta cheese
12 or 16 oz. brick of tofu (silken if you can get it)
1/2 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Spray a 9 x 13 pyrex with cooking spray.
Pour a layer of tomato/spaghetti sauce (from a can, or a jar), then lay down sheets of "Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles."
On top of the noodles, scoop the ricotta/tofu mixture.
Add a little more tomato (or spaghetti) sauce, then more noodles, some of the grated cheese, more of the tofu mixture, etc.
The topmost layer should be noodles, spaghetti sauce, and shredded cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400° for 30-45 min. Please look at the recipe on the box of Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles for additional cooking guidance.
I will often remove the lasagna from the oven, sprinkle with additional parmesan, and return to the oven without the aluminum foil for the last 5-10 min.
It is really important that you buy "Oven Ready" noodles if you are following the above recipe. If you buy traditional lasagna noodles, they need to be boiled before layering in a baking dish.
Shopping list :)
Barilla Oven Ready Lasagna
Cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 jar spaghetti sauce (Tomato Basil is a great option)
1 brick of tofu
1 16 oz container of ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley
Aluminum foil
