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Vegan Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cultural Context

Vegan Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delicious twist on a classic Italian dish, traditionally filled with ricotta and spinach. This plant-based version celebrates the same comforting flavors while being suitable for those following a vegan diet. The dish has gained popularity as more people seek to incorporate plant-based meals into their diets, making it a favorite at gatherings and potlucks.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
jumbo pasta shells
1 full head of cauliflower
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup non-dairy milk
3-4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
handful of parsley
3 cups spinach
tomato sauce
vegan cheese (optional)

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: silken tofu

Tempeh adds protein and has a firmer texture.

nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: dried parmesan

Dried parmesan adds a similar cheesy flavor.

vegan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: cashew cream

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: no cheese

Cashew cream is creamy and can be made at home.

1

Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces.

2

Steam the cauliflower until tender.

3

While the cauliflower is steaming, add 3 tablespoons of avocado oil to a blender.

4

Add 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and a handful of parsley to the blender.

5

Once the cauliflower is steamed, add it to the blender and blend until chunky, resembling ricotta texture.

6

Add 3 cups of spinach to a steam basket and steam for about 1 minute until wilted.

7

Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions.

8

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

9

Stuff each pasta shell with a heaping tablespoon of the cauliflower ricotta and some steamed spinach.

10

Place the stuffed shells in an even layer in the baking dish without stacking them.

11

Add a little extra tomato sauce on top of each shell.

12

Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF.

13

Bake the stuffed shells in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingbaking

Equipment Needed

blendersteamerbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-based

Allergens

soytree-nuts

Also Known As

Stuffed ShellsVegan Pasta Shells

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