Tofu Cutlets Marsala

Ingredients:
1/4 c. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 (14 oz.) block extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed and cut crosswise into eight 1/2 inch-thick slices
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 large shallots, minced
1 tsp. dried thyme
6 c. sliced cremini, or white mushrooms (about 10 ounces)
1/2 c. dry Marsala wine
1 c. vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Whisk 1/4 c. cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Pat tofu with paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge 4 tofu slices in the flour mixture, add them to the pan and cook until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with another Tbsp. of oil and the remaining tofu, adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent scorching.

Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, shallots and thyme to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are slightly soft and beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Marsala and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.

Whisk the remaining 2 tsp. cornstarch with broth and tomato paste in a small bowl. Stir into the mushroom mixture, return to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy, about 4 minutes. To serve, spoon the hot sauce over the tofu.

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