member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to mhudgins@q.com      

Recipe Categories:

    Tofu-Stuffed Pasta Shells


    Source of Recipe


    Light and Tasty

    Recipe Introduction


    Your gang won't even miss the meat in this hearty pasta dish

    The Phoenix, Arizona reader jazzes up tofu with cheese, spinach
    and garlic for unbeatable flavor. Accented with a hint of red wine, an
    easy tomato sauce completes the entree.

    List of Ingredients




    Tofu-Stuffed Pasta Shells


    15 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
    1-1/2 cups silken firm tofu
    3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, divided
    2 garlic cloves, peeled
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
    1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
    1/4 cup dry red wine or vegetable broth
    1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

    Recipe




    Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
    blender, combine the tofu, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese and garlic; cover and process until smooth. (Add 1 tablespoon of water if mixture is too thick.) Add spinach; process until blended. Drain shells; stuff with tofu mixture.

    In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce and wine or
    broth. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking
    dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange stuffed shells over
    sauce. Top with remaining sauce.

    Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with
    mozzarella and remaining Romano cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or
    until shells are heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 5 servings.

    NUTRITIONAL INFO

    Nutritional Analysis: 3 stuffed shells equals 262 calories, 5 g fat (2 g
    saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 754 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g
    fiber, 14 g protein


 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |
 



      Â