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vegan stuffed shells recipe

My Delicious Vegan Stuffed Shells Recipe

This my simple vegan stuffed shells recipe would help you make the best homemade stuffed shells, without using any non-vegan ingredients of course. The result is arguably better than the original.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 16-18 jumbo pasta shells about half a 12 oz box
  • 14 oz firm tofu pressed and crumbled
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped (or thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup vegan mozzarella shredded (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • Large pot (to cook pasta shells)
  • Colander (to drain pasta)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet or spinach & garlic saute and this is optional
  • Baking dish (9x13-inch works best)
  • Spoon for stuffing shells
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Cook pasta shells
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook shells until just al dente (about 9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Prepare filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
  2. Add spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh). Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and spinach mixture. Mix until creamy and ricotta-like.
Stuff shells
  1. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Gently fill each shell with the tofu-spinach mixture and place into the dish.
Assemble
  1. Pour remaining marinara over the stuffed shells.
  2. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella on top (if using).
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
  2. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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