Vegan Ricotta and Sausage Stuffed Shells

Stuffed shells, also known as conchiglioni, are a popular Italian pasta dish that is traditionally filled with a ricotta and meat mixture. This vegan version replaces the ricotta and meat with vegan alternatives, making it suitable for those following a plant-based diet.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Vegan Ricotta and Sausage Stuffed Shells

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Pasta Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup Vegan ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Vegan sausage crumbles
• 1 cup Spinach
• 2 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional yeast

Instructions

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the vegan sausage crumbles until browned. Set aside.
3. In a separate skillet, sauté the spinach until wilted. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine the vegan ricotta cheese, cooked vegan sausage crumbles, sautéed spinach, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
7. Stuff each cooked jumbo pasta shell with the ricotta and sausage mixture and place them in the baking dish.
8. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed shells.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the shells are heated through.
11. Let the stuffed shells rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.