Tofu And Cheese-Stuffed Shells
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
You can pack protein into your pasta by adding tofu, and no one will ever know.
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Ingredients
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12jumbo pasta shellssee savings
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1/4 cupshredded carrotsee savings
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1green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)see savings
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8 ouncestofu (fresh bean curd), drainedsee savings
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1/2 cupricotta cheesesee savings
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1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)see savings
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1/2 cupshredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)see savings
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1egg whitesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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1 14-1/2 ouncecan tomatoes, cut upsee savings
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1/2 of a 6-ouncecan (1/3 cup) tomato pastesee savings
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1 teaspoondried basil, crushedsee savings
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1 teaspoondried oregano, crushedsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsugarsee savings
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1/4 teaspoongarlic powdersee savings
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1/4 teaspoonfennel seed, crushed (optional)see savings
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)see savings
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.
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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.
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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
Per serving: 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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