Begin by pressing the firm tofu to remove excess moisture, allowing it to sit for 15-20 minutes. Slice into ½ inch slabs.

Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls: seasoned flour (with salt and pepper), olive oil mixed with water, and panko breadcrumbs.

Dip each tofu slab first into the seasoned flour, then into the olive oil mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat olive oil in a skillet. Bake or fry tofu until golden and crispy.

Assemble by layering crispy tofu slabs on a plate, adding marinara sauce, and sprinkling with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.