Tofu Cutlets Marsala - CHRISTOPHER DORION

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 14-ounce 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
• 2 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1.5 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 cups sliced cremini, or white mushrooms (about 10 ounces)
• 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine,
• 1 cup vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste