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                             TOFU MANICOTTI

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Manicotti
  2       lb           Tofu (firm or soft)
                       -- patted dry and mashed
  2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
    1/2   c            Soy milk
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2       tb           Lemon juice
  1       tb           Sugar
                       Salt and pepper -- to taste
  2       tb           Minced fresh parsley
  1       c            Chopped fresh spinach (opt.)
  4       c            Spaghetti sauce
                       -- homemade or commercial

 Prepare the manicotti according to package directions.
 Gently drain and rinse the noodles.

 Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.

 In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed tofu,
 garlic, soy milk, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt,
 pepper, parsley and spinach, if using.

 Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with 2 cups of the spaghetti
 sauce.  Gently spoon the tofu mixture into each
 manicotti until they are all full. Place the filled
 manicotti noodles in one layer on top of the spaghetti
 sauce. Pour the remaining sauce over the stuffed
 noodles. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and
 bake for 30 minute, or until the sauce bubbles.

 Source: The Compassionate Cook - by Ingrid Newkirk and
 PETA Typed for you by Karen Mintzias



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