Recipe: Tofu Italian ‘Meatballs’

For a twist on the traditional, try this recipe the next time you crave Italian. You’ll eat fewer calories, less fat and less cholesterol. And as a bonus, the tofu is a good source of calcium.

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Ingredients

Meatballs
1 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons onion flakes
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
Pepper
Dash of garlic powder
½ cup corn squares cereal, crushed
½ cup rice squares cereal, crushed
1 egg
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Sauce
1 eight-ounce can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
Pinch of garlic powder
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain tofu well and slice it.
In a large bowl, combine tofu, onion flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cereal, egg and parsley. Mix well with a fork. Mash to blend ingredients.
Shape mixture into 24 balls, squeezing tightly.
Place a single layer of meatballs on a lightly oiled, shallow baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spoon over meatballs.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese prior to serving.