Vegan Spinach Ricotta Shells

Vegan Spinach Ricotta Shells 🌱Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy vegan cheeses, spinach and baked with a rich marinara sauce, toasty breadcrumbs & vegan parmesan. Feeling hungry yet?

There’s nothing quite like the satisfying goodness of a great baked pasta dish. I’m crazy about this vegan version of classic Italian stuffed shells. This recipe has been a favorite at our house for years. We’ve served this to family and friends with rave reviews every time! After all, what is there not to love about pasta, cheese, more cheese, sauce and veggies?

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How to Make Vegan Spinach Ricotta Shells

I adore making these. Not only are they easy to prepare, it’s fun to do! I love filling each of the shells, it’s really quite satisfying. If you like to play with your food, then this is the dish for you! In all seriousness, once you put together a batch of these scrumptious stuffed shells, I’m pretty sure you’re going to add this to your list of favorites.

You can prepare these several hours in advance and refrigerate the shells (covered) until ready to bake (about 45 minutes prior to serving). Here’s what you’ll need:

Equipment

• Large bowl
• 9″ x 13″ baking dish
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Large spoon for mixing
• Teaspoon for filling

Ingredients

• 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked al dente per package instructions
• 10 oz spinach chopped – fresh or frozen* spinach is fine – *be sure to thaw and drain thoroughly before using
• 1 8 oz pkg vegan cream cheese
• 1/2 C vegan ricotta cheese
• 3 cloves garlic finely minced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly ground (preferred)
• 1 24 oz marinara sauce – store-bought is fine, but I suggest making a batch of our simple homemade marinara .
• 1/2 C Italian Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 C vegan parmesan – store bought or here is a recipe to make your own in less than 5 minutes!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Combine spinach, cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large bowl.
3. In a microwave-safe dish, heat garlic and olive oil for 20 seconds in microwave.
4. Add garlic and oil to spinach/cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over bottom of a 9″x13″ baking dish.
6. Using a teaspoon, fill each shell with spinach/cheese mixture.
7. Place filled shells (open side up) in pan.
8. Once the pan is filled with shells, pour the remaining marinara sauce over all.
9. Sprinkle with bread crumbs (and vegan parmesan if you like).
10. Cover pan with foil and bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
11. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown.
12. Remove from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

🥕To prepare this recipe gluten-free use gluten-free pasta shells and gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Be sure to watch my video on making this fabulous vegan spinach ricotta stuffed shell recipe!

Use your favorite marinara sauce – store bought or better yet – homemade marinara sauce!

Hot out of the oven! Topped with toasty Italian panko breadcrumbs and our easy vegan parmesan cheese!

Garnish with fresh basil 🌱 Dinner’s ready!

If you enjoyed these vegan spinach ricotta stuffed shells, you’re going to love these delish dishes!

• Best Vegan Zucchini Ravioli
• Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce
• Great Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough
• Vegan Spinach Pesto with Pistachios
• Best Vegan Meatless Meatballs

very vegan very good!🌱

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