This butternut squash stuffed shells recipes is the perfect addition for your Mediterranean Diet rotation! It’s the perfect dinner for the whole family or a special occation!
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 C).
- Place the cubed squash on a baking pan evenly. Drizzle the squash with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 or until the squash is fork tender.
- Transfer the squash to a high powered blender and add the milk, thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste sauce and add additional seasoning if needed.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook according to the back of the package. Drain water, and set aside.
In a large bowl crumble the tofu with a spoon or your hands breaking into small pieces. Add the milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, spinach, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mix. - Coat the 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the butternut squash sauce.
- Assemble pasta shells by filling each shell with the tofu ricotta mixture, around 1-2 tablespoons. Place the stuffed shells facing up in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shells with vegan mozzarella cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with crushed red pepper and fried sage.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Butternut Squash Sauce Ingredients:
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1 Tbsp oil, I used avocado
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8 cups butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp crushed red pepper, add more for a spicy sauce
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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1 ½ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
Stuffed Shells Ingredients:
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8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
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14 ounce container tofu, drained and patted dry
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½ small lemon, seeded and juiced
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¼ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
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¼ cup nutritional yeast
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 Tbsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1 ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped thinly
Topping Ingredients:
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1 cup dairy-free mozzarella cheese
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1 tsp crushed red pepper
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12 fried sage leaves
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The recipe was posted on IG by @simplyveganrecipe