Beyond Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Ingredients

  • 4 plant-based sausage links (decased/crumbled)
  • 1 box (12.5 oz) jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 jars (24 oz, each) marinara sauce
  • 2 eggs (vegan substitute)
  • 1 carton (15 oz) vegan ricotta cheese
  • 4 cups shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grated Vegan Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup roughly cut spinach
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, cook and crumble plant-based sausage over medium heat.
  2. In a pot, cook pasta shells according to package directions: drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, 2½ cups mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, spinach, pepper and prepared sausage.
  4. Prep your 3-quart baking dish with a coat of olive oil on the sides and bottom.
  5. Pour half of the marinara sauce into the base of the baking dish.
  6. Stuff the cooked shells with the combined mixture and arrange in baking dish. Pour remaining marinara sauce over shells.
  7. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4.

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