Tofu Balls in Tomato Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, crumble the firm tofu using your hands or a fork until it resembles a coarse texture.

3. 3

   Add the breadcrumbs, soy sauce, Italian herbs, and chili flakes to the crumbled tofu. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

4. 4

   Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Drizzle the olive oil over the tofu balls to help them crisp up in the oven.

6. 6

   Bake the tofu balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.

7. 7

   While the tofu balls are baking, pour the chopped tomatoes into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until simmering.

8. 8

   Once the tofu balls are done, add them to the saucepan with the tomato sauce and gently stir to coat the balls in the sauce.

9. 9

   Let the tofu balls simmer in the tomato sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

10. 10

    Serve the tofu balls in tomato sauce hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.