Vegetarian Balsamic Mushroom And Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipes

SPINACH STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except mushrooms and balsamic vinegar and blend until smooth.
• Wash mushrooms, carefully remove stems to create a pocket for the filling, and brush with balsamic vinegar. Evenly divide filling among mushrooms.
• Place stuffed mushrooms on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until mushrooms have softened and released their moisture. Remove from oven, carefully use tongs or a spatula to transfer mushrooms to serving dish, and top with chopped bell pepper.

VEGETARIAN SKILLET STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook shells in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 9 minutes; drain. Run under cold water to stop the cooking; drain again.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release juices, then are dry again and nicely browned, 5-6 minutes; season with black pepper and 1 tsp. salt. Reduce heat to medium, add wine, and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and cook until beginning to wilt, 1-2 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is completely wilted and most of the liquid is evaporated, 2-4 minutes more. Transfer mushroom mixture to a large bowl; reserve skillet.
• Cook garlic and butter in reserved skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add marinara sauce and red pepper and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 6-8 minutes.
• While sauce cooks, add ricotta, 3 oz. Parmesan, 2 Tbsp. oregano, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt to mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Spoon about 2 Tbsp. ricotta mixture into each shell. The shell should be filled to capacity but not overstuffed.
• Nestle stuffed shells into hot sauce in skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until shells are warmed through, 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining 1 Tbsp. oregano.

MUSHROOM-SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• 1 large egg, lightly beatenMake the stuffed shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook until slightly softened but still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with olive oil and toss; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until golden in spots, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 more minutes. Add the spinach and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Finely chop the spinach-mushroom mixture and combine in a bowl with the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the filling; set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, then rinse out the can with 1 cup water and add to the skillet; add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the skillet and rinse out the blender.
• Make the cheese sauce: Combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and egg in the blender and puree until smooth.
• Brush a 9-by-13-inch flameproof baking dish with olive oil and pour in half of the tomato sauce. Add the stuffed shells, then top with the remaining tomato sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 25 minutes; uncover and continue baking until bubbly, 15 to 20 more minutes. Turn on the broiler; drizzle the shells with the cheese sauce and broil, about 2 minutes.

STUFFED VEGETARIAN SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, broccoli, mozzarella, egg whites and seasonings. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., Spread half the spaghetti sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stuff pasta shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over spaghetti sauce. Pour remaining sauce over pasta shells. , Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.,

BALSAMIC-GARLIC SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, balsamic, lemon zest, juice, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add sliced mushrooms and marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until browned and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving the marinade, and add to skillet. Cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and 2 tablespoons marinade. Reduce heat to medium-low and saute for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and set aside for making the Vodka Sauce. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well. Arrange the pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a food processor, add the mushrooms and shallot and pulse until chopped into about 1/8-inch pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover to allow the spinach to wilt, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the parsley and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, pine nuts, basil chiffonade, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine the cheese mixture with the mushroom mixture. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the filling.
• In the skillet where the mushrooms were cooked, add about 1 cup Vodka Sauce and spread it in an even layer. Arrange the stuffed shells in a circular pattern. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella in between and on top of the shells (leaving the tops of the shells mostly exposed). Cover and cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with more Parmesan and basil leaves, and serve.
• In a large skillet over low heat, add the butter, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes, cream, vodka, tomato paste, 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, adding more reserved pasta water as needed.

SPINACH-FETA STUFFED MUSHROOMS CAPS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the mushroom caps onto a baking sheet stem-side down.
• Bake for about 6-8 minutes or long enough to release their moisture and dry out.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degree F.
• Turn the caps stem-side up then brush each cap with olive oil.
• Season each cap with coarse black pepper and a little salt.
• Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a little water; microwave on high allowing the water to boil with the spinach for about 5 minutes (this will release and mellow out the strong flavor in the spinach).
• Drain in a strainer and cool the spinach (I just run cold water over to cool faster).
• Hand-squeeze out ALL the moisture in the cooled spinach then place into a bowl.
• Add in feta cheese, onion, garlic, chopped fresh parsley and chopped walnuts; mix to combine well.
• Season with fresh coarse black pepper.
• Divide the mixture between the caps.
• Bake (350 degree F) uncovered for about 15 minutes.

MUSHROOMS AND GREENS STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Make the mushroom sauce: Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Add the Campbell's® Cream of Mushroom Soup, vegetable stock, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove the pot from the heat.
• Make the stuffed shells: Heat the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Stir in the kale and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until reduced in volume and softened. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt, 1 cup of the mushroom sauce, the ricotta, and ½ cup Parmesan until well combined. Season with more salt to taste.
• Spread half of the remaining mushroom sauce (about ½ cup) on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Stuff each pasta shell with 1½-2 tablespoons of the filling, then arrange in rows in the baking dish, filling-side up. Drizzle the remaining mushroom sauce on top, then sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
• Transfer the shells to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
• Turn the broiler on high and broil the shells until the cheese is browned, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!