Herbed Tofu & Spinach In Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Herbed Tofu & Spinach In Tomato Basil Sauce first remove the tofu from the cover and keep it in between paper towels to remove any excess water

Step 2: Next heat oil in a skillet, once oil is hot add onions and saute till the onions turn translucent

Step 3: Then add garlic and saute for a minute

Step 4: Add the tomato puree and saute

Step 5: Cook covered on low heat till the tomatoes are cooked completely and becomes a thick paste

Step 6: All the raw smell of the tomatoes should go away

Step 7: This will take about 15 minutes

Step 8: Stir in between to make sure that the tomatoes do not stick to the bottom of the pan

Step 9: After the tomatoes are cooked add one tablespoon of mixed herbs and the capsicum

Step 10: Saute for a minute

Step 11: Next add the torn up spinach pieces and saute

Step 12: Add 1/2 cup of water and season with salt and pepper

Step 13: Cook covered for 5 more minutes and turn off gas

Step 14: Now remove the tofu from the paper towels and place on a plate

Step 15: Sprinkle cornflour and mixed herbs on both the sides of the tofu

Step 16: Heat a pan and add some oil

Step 17: Pan fry tofu till it turns golden brown on the outside

Step 18: Place the tomato, capsicum, spinach sauce on a serving plate and then place the herbed seared tofu on the top and the Herbed Tofu & Spinach In Tomato Basil Sauce is ready to be served Serve Herbed Tofu & Spinach In Tomato Basil Sauce with Cream Of Mushroom & Spring Onion Soup , Creamy Polenta and No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert for a lovely weeknight dinner