1 lg Onion, sliced or chopped
1 Half Green Pepper, sliced
2 c Chopped mushrooms [or less
-to taste]
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1/2 c Olive Oil [for sautee-ing
-the above]
2 c Newman's Own Italian
-Dressing
1 pk Vegetarian Hamburger, Tofu
-Crumbles
4 c Bread crumbs [I use whatever
-I have
Left -- wheat, Italian --
The more kinds, the
Better]
2 cn Italian Tomato Paste
2 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 Egg, room temperature
Pepper
Oregano
Salt
Saute the chopped onion, garlic and olive oil in a saute skillet (at
least 8"), until glassy. Add the Green pepper, mushroom and HALF the
Newman's Dressing, reduce heat and continue to saute until peppers
are cooked (no longer crunchy). Add seasoning to personal preference.
Preheat oven to 425*.
Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs (I usually just
take stale bread and tear it up into small pieces), one can of the
tomato paste, cheeses and Tofu. Beat the egg separately, and add to
Tofu-Bread mixture. Combine until bread is thoroughly saturated. Add
sauteed vegetables and remaining Newman's Dressing.
The Meatloaf mixture should be cohesive enough to form into a loaf,
but not soggy. If the mixture is too soggy, add more bread. If the
mixture is too crumbly, add more dressing, or tomato paste. Tofu has
a tendency to separate, so the more bread and cheeses, the better.
Spray a loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray, and spoon tofu
mixture into pan, spreading to an even level. Spoon remaining can of
Tomato paste over tofu mixture, and spread evenly over the top. Bake
in 425 * oven 15-25 minutes, or until juices bubble up around the
edges.
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