Spaghetti surprise

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsSpaghetti
2tablespoonsSoy oil
cupParmesan cheese
2Eggs; beaten
10½ounceFirm silken tofu; crumbled
½cupChopped onion
1Garlic clove; minced
½cupChopped green bell pepper
1canSpiced chopped tomatoes (16 ounce can)
6ouncesTomato paste
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonDried basil
1cupLowfat cottage cheese
½cupShredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Add soy oil. Combine parmesan cheese and eggs and add to spaghetti. Lightly spray 8½ x 11 ½ inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray.

Place one half of spaghetti mixture in dish. Reserve remaining spaghetti.

In large skillet, combine tofu, onion and green pepper and then saute until vegetables are tender. Drain off excess moisture and stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and herbs. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti. Top with tofu/tomatomixture. Place remaining spaghetti over tofu and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Serves 6-8.

(Per Serving): 259 calories/18 grams protein/22 grams carbohydrates/11 grams total fat/3 grams saturated fat/66 mg cholesterol/515 mg sodium Created by Connie Cahill Copyright 1996 Indiana Soybean Development Council Meal-Master format by Karen Mintzias