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Cashew & Tofu "Ricotta" Stuffed Shells w/ Sweet Potato

These are a family favorite - surprisingly easy and super delicious!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sweet potato can sub for butternut squash
  • ~25 jumbo shells

For the cashew cream:

  • 1 1/2 cups cashews soaked in warm water for 4 hours (if you're on a time crunch, you can pour boiling water over cashews and let sit for 15 mins)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup room temperature water more if needed

For the tofu ricotta:

  • 1 14-16 oz package extra firm tofu pressed then crumbled
  • 1 - 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp chives dry or minced fresh works
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper omit if you do not like spice

For topping:

  • 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce add more if you like it extra saucy!

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place on a baking pan with some olive oil and roast at 375°F for ~25 minutes. Once done, preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cook the shells according to directions on the box.
  • Place all ingredients for the cashew cream into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add water as needed.
  • In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the tofu ricotta. Pour the cashew cream into the bowl and mix it all together.
  • Fill each shell with the filling (check out the easiest way to do this above!) and top each with a few cubes of baked sweet potato.
  • Spread 1/4 of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a large glass baking dish. Place the shells on the dish.
  • Drizzle the rest of the marinara sauce over them all.
  • Cover with foil and bake for ~30 minutes. Enjoy!