Veggie Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Veggie Stuffed Shells
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (12 oz) box jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 12 1/3 oz bog extra firm tofu, drained
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 4 tbsp pine nuts

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta shells according to pkg directions. (Manicotti shells can be substituted if desired). Put frozen spinach in microwave and cook according to package directions. (You can substitute fresh spinach for the frozen if desired). In a skillet pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion until lightly browned in pan. Stir in garlic and continue to cook until garlic is browned. Place tofu in a medium sized mixing bowl. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the tofu and stir until tofu resembles consistency of ricotta cheese. while tofu marinates in the juice, squeeze all excess water out of the spinach. Add tofu, spinach, basil, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Spread spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the pan. Scoop filling into shells or manicotti shells and arrange on top of the spaghetti sauce. Bake for 15 minutes, then raise oven heat to broil, sprinkle shells with pine nuts and broil for approximately 5 minutes. Serve with additional spaghetti sauce and feta cheese on top if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 121.76 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat 49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.44g 8%
Cholesterol 5.61mg 2%
Sodium 324.77mg 14%
Potassium 166.18mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.01g 5%
Sugars 2.89g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 8%
Protein 4.76g 10%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 23.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.4 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 8%
Cholesterol 5.55mg 2%
Sodium 321.14mg 14%
Potassium 164.32mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.85g 5%
Sugars 2.86g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 8%
Protein 4.7g 10%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 23.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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