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Date Posted: 07:11:52 05/30/01 Wed
Author: Kris
Author Host/IP: 24.8.237.236
Subject: Tofu and cheese stuffed shells
In reply to: Kris 's message, "This is what we're having for supper tonight" on 06:56:07 05/30/01 Wed

Don't let the tofu throw you off. If you don't tell anyone it's in there, they'll never know. Tofu doesn't really have a taste of it's own, it absorbs the flavor of whatever it's cooked with.

12 jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)
8 ounces drained tofu (I prefer firm)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
Basil
Oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar (I use Splenda, a substitute)
Garlic powder or fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seen (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta and drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside. While the pasta is on the stove, cook the carrot and green onion in a small amount of water till tender, drain.

For filling: Mash the tofu with a fork in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the carrot mixture, ricotta cheese, cheddar, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, egg white, salt and pepper. Set aside.

For sauce: Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic and fennel. Bring to a boil and simmer for about ten minutes.

Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about a tablespoon of filling. Place shells in an ungreased baking dish. Pour sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350 about 25 minutes or till heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and grated parmesan. Makes 4 servings.

*I use lots more cheese and spices than this calls for. I top with cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh tossed salad.*

Exchange rate per serving is approximately: 2 starch (15g carbs=1 starch), 1 vegetable, 2 meat

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Yea! Happy to have a different vegetarian recipe. ??for Kris -- Marlene, 08:00:06 05/30/01 Wed
- I try, Marlene, I try -- Kris, 10:41:24 05/30/01 Wed
  - Serious yum on the tofu and stuffed shells. -- M.C., 12:30:50 05/30/01 Wed
    - Celery, mushrooms and rice -- Kris, 15:25:45 05/30/01 Wed
      - Oooh, Love it! -- Marlene, 15:39:21 05/30/01 Wed
      - Who needs meat??? -- M.C., 19:17:52 05/30/01 Wed
        And ..... Lets Do Some More!!!! -- Diane., 05:05:35 05/31/01 Thu
        Will do -- Kris, 08:06:15 05/31/01 Thu
        Salads -- Marlene, 08:32:07 05/31/01 Thu
        Yes please Kris!!!! -- Diane, 19:01:40 05/31/01 Thu

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