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Tofu & Mushrooms Marsala

We think this inventive adaptation of a classic Italian dish is so good that it will soon show up on menus in the old neighborhoods. You never know.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups Marsala wine
1 cake firm tofu (about 16 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
10 ounces moonlight or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1 loaf of crusty bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a pot on medium heat, cook the garlic in the oil just until it sizzles and then add the bell peppers, oregano, and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the Marsala and the tofu and cook on high heat for 4 minutes to reduce the wine a bit. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2

    Serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

  2. Serving & menu ideas

    Step 3

    On the side, Lemony Green Beans (page 192) and/or a green salad with Sour Cream Lemon Dressing (page 223), and Orange-Almond Polenta Cake (page 266) for dessert.

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