As a replacement for the ricotta cheese mixture in lasagna or stuffed shells,
I use an eight-ounce container of Tofutti Brand Better Than Cream Cheese
(Plain flavor) mixed with 16oz of crumbled firm tofu and one tablespoonful of
lemon juice. For Italian dishes, I usually add one-half teaspoonful of basil
and one-half teaspoonful of oregano to this mixture.  Even my "real men don't
eat tofu" husband enjoys dishes made with this mixture (as long as I top the
dish with a meat sauce!)..

If you want an even creamier mixture, you can add one-fourth cup of Tofutti
Brand Sour Supreme.