Tofu Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tofu Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from Ellen's kitchen, with thanks to Epicurious Ingredients for meatballs: olive oil, plus more 1 14-oz package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry 1 large egg 7 garlic cloves, 3 finely grated, 4 sliced, separated 1 cup panko 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 oz finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving salt freshly ground pepper Ingredients for sauce: 2 tbs olive oil 1 shallot, halved, thinly sliced 2 tbs tomato paste 1/12 lbs cherry tomatoes, halved if large salt freshly ground pepper Pre-heat: oven to 400, with rack in middle of oven. Line baking sheet and lightly grease with olive oil. For Meatballs: Place: tofu in large mixing bowl. Squish into coarse meal (consistency of ground meat). Add egg, 3 grated garlic cloves, panko, 1 tsp oregano, Parmesan, 1 1/2 tsp salt. Mash and mix with hands to combine, breaking up tofu more. Scoop: golf-ball size pieces of tofu mixture and roll bet...
