Spaghetti Surprise

Photo: flickr user comedy_nose

Ingredients

pound Spaghetti

2 tablespoons Soy oil

cup Parmesan cheese

2 Eggs, beaten

ounce Firm silken tofu, crumbled

cup Chopped onion

1 Garlic clove, minced

cup Chopped green bell pepper

1 can Spiced chopped tomatoes (16 ounce can)

6 ounces Tomato paste

1 teaspoon Dried oregano

1 teaspoon Dried basil

1 cup Lowfat cottage cheese

cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Add soy oil. Combine parmesan cheese and eggs and add to spaghetti. Lightly spray 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 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.