Beef and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe
Let’s face it—pasta shells stuffed with beef and cheese are basically food therapy, minus the awkward therapist nodding silently.
This vegan version lets you indulge without questioning your life choices afterward.
Savory “beefy” filling, creamy dairy-free cheese, and saucy baked perfection team up like the Spice Girls—iconic, nostalgic, and unforgettable.
Every shell hugs its filling tighter than your favorite skinny jeans post-holiday season.
Bake, devour, and pretend you’re in Rome rather than stressing over laundry.
Because darling, carbs never judge, and these stuffed pasta shells come dressed for applause, not criticism.
Beef and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe
A vegan twist on beef and cheese stuffed pasta shells, featuring rich plant-based filling, dairy-free cheese, and saucy baked comfort.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly oil baking dish.
- Boil pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add plant-based ground “beef,” cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in spinach, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Cook another 2 minutes.
- In bowl, combine vegan ricotta with half mozzarella, then mix with “beef” spinach filling.
- Spread 1 cup marinara on baking dish bottom.
- Stuff shells generously with filling and arrange neatly.
- Pour remaining marinara over shells, sprinkle leftover mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake uncovered 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 22%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Folate: 17%
- Magnesium: 14%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Use lentil-based shells for extra protein.
- Add red pepper flakes if you want a fiery kick.
- Double the sauce for extra messy, saucy satisfaction.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully—if any survive the first round.
