Vegan Stuffed Shells Recipe

These unbelievably delicious vegan stuffed shells will trick even the most dedicated meat-lovers! Made with a creamy, cheesy filling that's secretly plant-based, they're perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or a special weeknight treat. This recipe, adapted from the Post Punk Kitchen (www.ppk.com), is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – so good, they'll ask for seconds before you even reveal the secret! Prepare to be amazed.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 458.1 kcal

Protein 40g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Stuffed Shells

1 box (12-16 ounces) Jumbo pasta shells
Tofu
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
24 ounces your favorite marinara sauce
Soy Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Spinach

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How to Make Vegan Stuffed Shells

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir the wilted spinach into the cashew cream.
Fill each cooked pasta shell with the cashew cream mixture.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
Sprinkle with vegan mozzarella shreds.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

Carbs

26g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Vegetarian Proteins Italian American Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Baking

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Stuffed Shells?

Vegan Stuffed Shells takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Stuffed Shells?

Vegan Stuffed Shells has approximately 458.1 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Stuffed Shells?

The key ingredients for Vegan Stuffed Shells are Jumbo Pasta Shells, Tofu, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Tomato Sauce, Soy Mozzarella Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.