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Vegan Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Cozy Vegan Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells for Fall Bliss

Indulge in these Vegan Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a comforting, dairy-free dish perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Filling
  • 14 oz Firm Tofu Press and drain for best results.
  • ½ cup Raw Cashews Can be swapped with more tofu for a nut-free variation.
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Puree Butternut squash puree works as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic Infuses savory depth.
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt Plus more to taste.
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for freshness.
For the Pumpkin Sauce
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
  • remaining Pumpkin Puree The remaining puree from the filling.
  • ½ tsp Dried Sage
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
For the Pasta and Garnish
  • 20-24 Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • Fresh Sage or Parsley For garnish.
  • Fresh Black Pepper Optional finishing touch.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Colander
  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bring salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Once boiling, gently add the jumbo pasta shells and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine pressed tofu, soaked cashews, 1 cup pumpkin puree, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, nutmeg, and parsley. Blend until creamy.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining pumpkin puree, non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, additional salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Spread half of the pumpkin sauce across the bottom of a baking dish, then fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the dish.
  6. Pour the remaining pumpkin sauce over the filled shells.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh sage or parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Vegan Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen before baking for up to 3 months.

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