Gourmet Vegan Stuffed Shells

Gourmet Vegan Stuffed Shells

90 mins
medium
6 servings

Enjoy a delicious and satisfying vegan take on classic stuffed shells. This recipe features a creamy cashew ricotta filling and a vibrant marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Food Processor
  • Large Pot
  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 6.00 ozJumbo pasta shells(Dried, 170g)
  • 2.00 cupsRaw cashews(Soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed)
  • 1.50 cupsPlant-based milk (any kind)(e.g., almond, soy, oat)
  • 1.50 TbspWhite wine vinegar
  • 1.50 TbspNutritional yeast
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic clove(Peeled, whole)
  • 0.50 tspOnion powder
  • 0.75 tspLemon zest(From 1/2 lemon)
  • 0.75 tspFlaky sea salt
  • 1.50 cupsChopped artichoke hearts(Canned or jarred, drained)
  • 3.00 cupsMarinara sauce(Homemade or store-bought, divided)
  • 3.00 TbspFresh parsley(Finely chopped)

Instructions

1

Boil salted water, add pasta shells, cook until almost al dente, drain, and spread on a baking sheet to cool.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend cashews, plant-based milk, vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion powder, lemon zest, and salt until smooth. Add artichoke hearts and pulse until combined.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Pour half the marinara sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon cashew ricotta mixture into each pasta shell.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Arrange stuffed shells on top of the sauce. Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells, ensuring some ricotta is exposed.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and pasta is cooked.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

6

Let stand for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Serve warm and enjoy!

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cashew ricotta.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Estimated time: 1 minutes