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So, I found this recipe that was lactose free – however – it was full of tofu. I like to try new things, but honestly, that’s one ingredient I would buy once and NEVER, ever use again. So, I adapted it to fit things I had in my fridge. The best part? As we were eating it, my husband asked what kind of meat was in it. When I told him there was no meat, he was so impressed! Then, when I explained how to make it, he told me it was easy enough that he was excited to try and make it! So, if that doesn’t sell you on these babies – maybe that they are LOADED with veggies and good for you will! 😉
Veggie Stuffed Shells Recipe
These shells are LOADED with veggies! Plus, my husband couldn't even tell there wasn't any meat in them!
Serving
Ingredients
- 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- ½ cup olives, diced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 24 ounces pasta sauce, 1 jar
Instructions
- These shells are LOADED with veggies! Plus, my husband couldn't even tell there wasn't any meat in them!
- While pasta is cooking, saute mushrooms and onions in olive oil until tender.
- Remove mushrooms and onions from heat, then add the spinach, olives, and mozzarella. Mix until completely combined.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Pour 1/2 the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x13" pan.
- Stuff each shell with a portion of the mushroom and spinach mixture.
- Place the shells in the 9x13" pan, and then top with the rest of the pasta sauce. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, uncover, then return to oven for another 5 minutes until it starts to bubble.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 249 kcal · Carbohydrates: 32 g · Protein: 12 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 910 mg · Potassium: 694 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 3711 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 160 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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These look yummy. One question: did you use black or green olives?
What class ! But it must be a long work to stuff all of these shells or may be you have a trick to stuff shells quickly? My 25 son needs about 40 shells like these… : )
Yum. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop ( you can link up through Sat midnight) xo
We used black olives, but either will work fine.
Can I make this & freeze it?
Yes, it should freeze great in a freezer container.