Vegan Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese ðŸŒ±Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy vegan cheeses and spinach baked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with toasty breadcrumbs & vegan parmesan. Feeling hungry yet?

PREP TIME20 mins

COOK TIME35 mins

COURSEDinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course

CUISINEItalian, Vegan

SERVINGS 12

CALORIES135 kcal

EQUIPMENT

  • large bowl
  • 9″ x 13″ baking dish
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • large spoon for mixing
  • teaspoon for filling
  • INGREDIENTS
  • 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked al dente per package instructions
  • 16 oz spinach chopped – fresh or frozen* spinach is fine – *be sure to thaw and drain thoroughly before using
  • 1 8 oz pkg vegan cream cheese I like Miyokos
  • ½ C vegan ricotta style cheese or other soft vegan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 24 oz marinara sauce bottled or homemade
  • â…“ C bread crumbs Italian style
  • ¼ C vegan parmesan grated
  • INSTRUCTIONS 
  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Combine spinach, ricotta and cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • In a microwave-safe dish, heat garlic and olive oil for 20 seconds in microwave.
  • Add garlic and oil to spinach/cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour â…”’s of the marinara sauce (2 cups) in the bottom of a 9″x13″ baking dish.
  • Using a teaspoon, fill each shell with spinach/cheese mixture.
  • Place filled shells (open side up) in pan.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and sprinkle breadcrumbs and parmesan over shells. Continue baking (uncovered) for 10 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • When ready to serve, heat up remaining marinara sauce and spoon over shells. Add extra parmesan if desired.
  • NUTRITION
  • Serving: 2shellsCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 603mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2461IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
  • These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.