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Vegan Stuffed Shells

The secret to creamy vegan stuffed shells? Crumbled tofu!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 package (12.3 ounces) silken extra-firm tofu
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • In a large bowl, mash tofu with lemon juice. Stir in spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Add to mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon into shells.
  • Spread 1 cup pasta sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, top with additional fresh basil.