Vegan Stuffed Shells with Marinara
Description
These Vegan Stuffed Shells with Marinara deliver all the cozy satisfaction of a baked pasta dish with a creamy, flavorful filling tucked into every shell. Extra-firm tofu is blended with mozzarella, Parmesan, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon, and onion, while fresh basil and oregano add a fragrant, Italian-inspired finish.
The filled shells are nestled into marinara, baked until hot and bubbly, then topped with more mozzarella and Parmesan for a melty, savory finish. Add a little fresh basil before serving and bring the baking dish straight to the table for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that feels wonderfully comforting.
Serve with a fresh garden salad and our Roasted Garlic French Bread for a dinner everyone will love.
The filling:
The rest:
Instructions
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Fill a large stockpot with water. Salt generously (1 to 3 tablespoons). Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until Al dente. Strain and rinse the pasta in cold water, then strain again. Toss with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to keep from sticking.
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Prepare the filling:
Place the tofu, 1/2 of the mozzarella, 1/2 parmesan, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon, onion, salt, and pepper into a Food Processor. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the herbs and pulse to combine.
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Assemble:
Spread half of the marinara into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Fill the shells with the tofu mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
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Spoon the remaining sauce over the top of each shell. Cover with tin foil and bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 20 mins.
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Uncover and sprinkle the top with the reserved mozzarella and parmesan. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, for an additional 10 mins or until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Serving Size 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 465kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.8g23%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Sodium 1020mg43%
- Potassium 590mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 63.5g22%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 19g38%
- Vitamin A 105 mcg
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 290 mg
- Iron 4 mg
- Vitamin E 2 mg
- Vitamin K 16 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg
- Folate 155 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg
- Magnesium 65 mg
- Zinc 2 mg
- Selenium 35 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
