Tofu And Cheese Stuffed Shells Food

TOFU-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the tofu, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese and garlic; cover and process until smooth. (Add 1 tablespoon water if mixture is too thick.) Add spinach; process until blended. Drain shells; stuff with tofu mixture., In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce and wine. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Romano cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until shells are heated through and cheese is melted.

SPINACH, RICOTTA AND TOFU (OPTIONAL) STUFFED SHELLS (OAMC)

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to box directions, drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
• Sautee onions and garlic over medium, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent (careful not to burn garlic). Take off of heat and allow to cool off a bit.
• Mash together spinach, tofu, Ricotta cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, onions and garlic, s&p and nutmeg.
• Fill shells generously, about a heaping tablespoon each. You can modify as you go.
• ***TO FREEZE:*** Put shells on a baking sheet so that they are not touching. Freeze uncovered for about 20 minutes, then toss into a freezer bag. This way they will not stick together.
• To bake shells right away: Preheat oven to 350. Spread a few tablespoons spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a large casserole. Put shells in, filling-side up. Top with remaining sauce and parmesan cheese. Cook covered for 30 minutes and uncovered for 5 or 10 minutes.

LIGHT THREE-CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS (8 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
• In a medium bowl, combine the tofu, egg, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley and oregano.
• Fill each shell with about 1/4 cup filling and arrange shells in ovenproof casserole.
• Pour marinara over shells and bake covered for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through.

TERRIFIC TOFU STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta shells according to the directions on the package.
• When cooked, strain and place in cool water or on wax paper; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and spoon approximately 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the pan.
• Shred soy mozzarella cheese in a bowl (if not already shredded).
• Add the tofu, soy parmesan, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, parsley, and any additional spices desired.
• Mix until thoroughly combined (the recipe says a hand mixer works great, but I used my hands).
• Stuff each shell with approximately 2 Tbsp of the soy mixture (I used a mellon baller to stuff).
• Place the stuffed shells in the baking pan.
• Drizzle a little of the spaghetti sauce over each shell.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
• Note: This is totally dairy-free if you use vegan soy cheeses; otherwise it contains the milk protein casein.

WHITE BEAN AND TOFU STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Place sundried tomatoes in a small bowl, cover with hot water.
• Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
• Drain well and chop.
• Place tofu in a food processor, and process until smooth.
• Spoon tofu onto several layers of heavy duty paper towels, and spread to 1/2" thickeness.
• Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes.
• Scrape pureed tofu into food processor using a rubber spatula.
• Add chopped sundried tomatoes, beans, mozzarella cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic; pulse until beans are coarsely chopped.
• Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce on bottom of a 13x9" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Spoon 1/4 cup tofu mixture into each pasta shell, and arrange shells in baking dish.
• Spoon remaining pasta sauce over shells, and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Paramesan cheese evenly over shells.
• Bake ate 375*F for 30 minutes or until mozzarella cheese begins to brown.
• Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
• Yield: 7 servings (2 shells) Enjoy!
• Points-9.

TOFU AND CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.