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Pumpkin Stuffed Shells With Sage Cream

his sweet ans savory dish is easier to make than you’d expect and taste even better the next day. 
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta, pumpkin, sage, shells, vegan, vegan meal, vegan pasta, vegan stuffed shells, vegetarian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 209kcal
Author Stephanie Lundstrom

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package of large shells

For the Tofu Ricotta

  • 14 ounces of extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 Tablespoon warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Pepper to tatse

For The Pumpkin Filling

  • 1 can of pumpkin
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/16 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika

For the Sage Cream

  • 1 cup of cashews soaked and drained (soaked at least 2 hours)
  • 3/4 cup of non dairy milk
  • 1 Tablespoon of miso paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup of fresh sage, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Cook shells until done, drain and set aside
  • For the Tofu Ricotta You're tofu should be pressed, meaning you have gotten out as much water as you can. This can be done by gently squeezing it then wrapping it in paper towels or dish towels with a book on top for 30 minutes. Or just squeeze out what ya can and move on!
  • Add all tofu ricotta ingredients together, combine and set aside. This is tofu, crumbled up with your hands, cornstarch and water, salt, basil, oregano, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • For the Pumpkin Filling, combine it's ingredients and set aside. This is the pumpkin, salt, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, and smoked paprika.
  • Fill shells with tofu ricotta and pumpkin fillings then put in the over for 15 minutes at 350° While that cooks, make your sage cream.
  • For the Sage Cashew Cream blend until smooth all it's ingredients and set aside. This is the soaked and drained cashews, milk, miso, garlic power, and fresh sage.
  • Once shells are done, drizzle with Sage Cashew Cream and...

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11116IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg