Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, these Vegan Stuffed Shells are a comforting, plant-based version of the classic dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Califia Farms Oat Milk
- 9 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
- 16 jumbo shells (regular or gluten-free)
- 16 oz of your favorite marinara sauce
- Optional: Fresh basil, roughly chopped, and dairy-free shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soak the raw cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the shells: Boil the pasta shells according to the package instructions for about 1 minute less, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: Drain the cashews and place them in a high-speed blender. Add the tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, kosher salt, black pepper, and oat milk. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Mix in spinach: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta mixture with thawed spinach.
- Assemble: Spread half of the marinara sauce in a 10×7 casserole dish. Fill each shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and arrange them in the dish. Top with the remaining marinara and sprinkle with dairy-free cheese, if using.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese, remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes to melt.
- Serve with fresh basil on top, if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free options, choose gluten-free jumbo shells and check other ingredients for hidden gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, pasta, stuffed shells, comfort food, plant-based