Tofu and Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Tofu and Cheese Stuffed Shells

"No one will ever know that these giant pasta shells contain tofu...unless you tell!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/3 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup shredded zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) container tofu
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat combine carrot, zucchini and onion. Pour in just enough water to cover; cook until tender and drain.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the tofu with a fork. Stir in carrot mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, egg while, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  5. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 1 rounded tablespoon of the filling. Place shells in an un greased 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over shells.
  7. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 688 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by LDYLVBGR   view full review
I thought this was OK, maybe a little dry. My 10 yr old loves it though. No one knew about the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by LOBALOBA   view full review
Excellent. I did without the ricotta & instead used 14oz. of firm tofu. As well, I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by GrannyGamer Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I didn't have ricotta, so I left it out, and the recipe was still wonderful. Very easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by CLIKCHIK   view full review
I found this recipe in my vegetarian cookbook and loved it! Simple, easy & delicioius. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by LAURENMU   view full review
These stuffed shells were great. I used fat free ricotta cheese and substituted the zucchini...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by RastaFairyAnn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The filling is excellent, mild, perfectly textured and tasty. Be careful when adding or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2004 by AUNTIE K   view full review
This turned out pretty good. I used fresh spinach and carrots for the veggies. I also replaced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by MHG1979   view full review
i was feeling lazy so i used prego garlic lovers sauce, AND my boyfriend is super picky about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by WHIRLEDPEAS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really enjoyed this dinner. My husband and I each ate 5 shells each and were full, and that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Lisa K.   view full review
I loved the fact that the tofu blends in so well with the cheese. The final product was rich...

 

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