Cheese-Free Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese-Free Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 jar marinara sauce(about 13 oz.); 1 15-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained; 1/2 medium-sized onion, peeled and quartered; 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach (about 1/2 cup), thawed and drained; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-style soy cheese

Servings: persons

16 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 jar marinara sauce(about 13 oz.)
1 15-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained
1/2 medium-sized onion, peeled and quartered
5 oz. frozen chopped spinach (about 1/2 cup), thawed and drained
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-style soy cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
3
Drain, and rinse under cold water.
4
Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish.
5
Put tofu and all remaining ingredients except soy cheese in food processor; puree.
6
Transfer tofu mixture to 1-gallon sealable plastic bag.
7
Snip off a bottom corner of bag; squeeze about 3 Tbs.
8
tofu mixture into each shell.
9
Arrange shells over sauce in baking dish, drizzle with remaining sauce and cover tightly with foil.
10
Bake 20 minutes.
11
Remove foil, sprinkle shells with cheese and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

2068

kcal

Calories

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 jumbo pasta shells, 1/2 jar marinara sauce(about 13 oz.), 1 15-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained, 1/2 medium-sized onion, peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Cheese-Free Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese-Free Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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