Manicotti Stuffed with Tofu Ricotta
Serves 7 | Prep Time 20 minutes | Cook Time 1 hour
Ingredients
• 1 package manicotti shells, (about 14 shells)
• 2 pounds organic extra firm tofu, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp Eden Ume Plum Vinegar
• 1 tsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
or 2 cups chopped spinach
Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup yellow summer squash, sliced
• 25 ounces Eden Spaghetti Sauce, or Spaghetti Sauce - No Salt
• 1/2 tsp Eden Dried Basil
• 1/2 cup water
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook manicotti shells until about half done, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again.
While the shells are cooking, place the tofu, water, ume plum vinegar, parsley and shoyu in a blender. Blend until creamy. Stuff each manicotti shell with spoonfuls of tofu cream until each shell is full. Place in a baking dish and preheat the oven to 400°.
To prepare the sauce, heat oil in a medium skillet or saucepan and sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the onions and mushrooms, sauté 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, peppers and summer squash. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, water and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the stuffed manicotti, cover the baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the shells are tender.
The manicotti shells can be parboiled for 3 to 5 minutes, rinsed and then stuffed. This will reduce the cooking time by about 15 minutes.
Yields 14 manicotti, 2 per pieces person
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 360 calories, 15g fat (35% calories from fat), 21g protein, 40g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium