Vegetarian Stuffed Shells
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Prep + Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Serving Size:
6 Servings
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Dec. 21, 2016 Coupon Book
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Ingredients
12 oz. jumbo pasta shells
salt
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves (minced)
20 oz. marinara sauce
32 oz. frozen spinach (defrosted and squeezed dry, chopped)
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat, pureed in a food processor)
16 oz. tofu (medium firm, mashed)
1 ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
flat-leaf parsley
watercress
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. In a large pot, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until slightly tender but not cooked through (they will finish cooking in the oven). Transfer the pasta from the pot with a slotted spoon to a baking pan to cool, spreading the shells out in a single layer, leaving space between each shell.
Heat the oil in a large pan or pot and add the red chili flakes and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, making sure not to brown the garlic, as that will make it bitter. Add the marinara sauce and simmer gently while you make the filling.
In a bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, tofu, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; mix thoroughly.
Prepare a 9″x13″ glass baking dish by drizzling some marinara sauce on the bottom. Stuff each shell with a rounded tablespoon of the spinach mixture and place into the baking dish. When all the shells are stuffed, pour the remaining sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Sprinkle the parsley over the top or add a sprig of watercress for color and serve.
Recipe By:
Prep + Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Serving Size:
6 Servings
As featured in…
Dec. 21, 2016 Coupon Book
