Vegan Stuffed Shells
Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy cashew ricotta and doused in flavorful marinara sauce—a perfect guilt-free comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- Jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Blend the cashews, spinach, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stuff each shell with the cashew ricotta mixture generously.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Soak cashews for a creamier filling. Taste as you go to adjust seasoning. Use gluten-free shells if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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