VEGAN STUFFED SHELLS
This recipe is for spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta shells. It takes only 15 minutes to assemble and is always delicious. The shells are baked in a rich marinara sauce, making it the epitome of comfort food.
6 people
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 16 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cups tomato sauce or one jar of store-bought marinara sauce
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 2 cups seasoned ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozarella cheese I use vegan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- To prepare baked pasta, start by cooking it al dente as per the instructions on the package. This means cooking it for a minute or 30 seconds less than the recommended time. This will help the pasta to maintain its shape when baked.
- To prepare the baking pan, spread a generous amount of marinara sauce on it.
- Then, fill each pasta shell with a tablespoon or two of vegan tofu ricotta and arrange them over the marinara sauce.
- After stuffing all the shells, add 1 tablespoon of spinach to each one.
- Top the shells with shredded cheese and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Place it in a preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the edges of the shells are bubbly, and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and golden. Once cooked, take the dish out of the oven, and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
-Serve with a green salad or vegan Caesar salad.
-To store stuffed shells in the fridge, cool them to room temperature and wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Or transfer them to a fridge safe container.
-To store stuffed shells for a longer period, freeze them by wrapping the dish tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Don't forget to label and date; eat within 2-3 months.
-To reheat stuffed shells from the fridge, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), remove the wrap and foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes.
-To reheat stuffed shells from the freezer, thaw them in the fridge overnight and follow the same reheating instructions. Add an extra 15-30 minutes if reheating directly from the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 4pieces | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4070IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 2mg