BAKED STUFFED SHELLS

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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoonolive oil
1/2 cupchopped onion
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 14.5-ounce canno-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 8-ounce canno-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tablespoonsnipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 teaspoonssnipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoonsalt
12 dried jumbo shell macaroni
1 12.3-ounce packageextra-firm, silken-style tofu (fresh bean curd)
1/4 cuprefrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cupfinely shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
1/2 cupshredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoonsshredded fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. For sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Carefully add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil and oregano (if using), and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until desired consistency. Remove from heat; stir in snipped fresh basil and oregano (if using). Set aside 3/4 cup of the sauce; spoon the remaining sauce into a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. For filling: Place tofu in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Add egg, Parmesan cheese, and pepper; cover and blend or process just until combined. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the filling into each pasta shell. Arrange filled shells, filling sides up, atop sauce in baking dish. Spoon the reserved 3/4 cup sauce over top. Bake, covered, about 35 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with shredded fresh basil.

Zahidmehmood Khan
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These shells are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Lalijoonstan Elghorfi
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Md ibrahim 2021
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I made these shells for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Patrick Hamill
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These shells were a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling.


Ch Shahzaib King333
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I've never made stuffed shells before, but this recipe made it easy. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelynn Jacobs
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This recipe was a disaster! The shells were undercooked and the filling was runny.


Malik Fhtvjyd
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The shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was still good.


Andrew Bruwer
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These shells were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Liliana Chirana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out perfect. The filling was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning.


Sadhana Nepal
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Jalil Kashani
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out amazing. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful.


Charles Emanyo
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These baked stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I especially loved the combination of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.