Tofu And Cheese-Stuffed Shells
You can pack protein into your pasta by adding tofu, and no one will ever know.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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12 jumbo pasta shells
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1/4 cup shredded carrot
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1 green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)
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8 ounces tofu (fresh bean curd), drained
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
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1 egg white
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 14-1/2 ounce can tomatoes, cut up
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1/2 of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan cook carrot and green onion in a small amount of water until tender; drain.
2.
For filling, in a medium mixing bowl mash tofu with a fork. Stir in carrot mixture, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg white, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3.
For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic powder, and, if desired, fennel seed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 1 rounded tablespoon of the filling. Place shells in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish. Pour sauce over shells. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven about 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare stuffed shells but do not bake. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. To heat, bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through. Serve as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 318, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 558 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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