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These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta.

These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole

Creamy…Cajun…Stuffed…Shells.

I almost want to start and end the post right there, because I’m not sure you need to know anything else.

This casserole is totally comforting, but made with lots of healthy ingredients. I mean, it’s no kale salad, but the base of this creamy sauce is cauliflower.

These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole
These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole

How to make Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells

I showed you this creamy cauliflower sauce a couple weeks ago, and this is the perfect recipe to try it out with. Missed the sauce recipe? Get it here.

To spice up this recipe, we are adding some cajun seasoning to the sauce. You can add as little or as much as you want. Taste as you go, and make it to your liking.

TSV TIP: Not sure where to get cajun seasoning? You should be able to find it in the spice aisle. It may be called “creole” seasoning as well. You can find the one I used online, here.
These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole

How to serve Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells

Once you have your sauce made, combine the tofu ricotta (again, I have a recipe for that, here) and the rest of the stuffing ingredients in a bowl.

Stuff your shells, layer everything in a casserole dish, bake it up until bubbly, then dig in.

Serve this with a huge salad or some roasted veggies and you will have a totally delicious meal on your hands.

These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole

Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells

Servings: 12 shells
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
These Creamy Vegan Cajun Stuffed Shells are the ultimate casserole dinner. Lightened up by using cauliflower cream sauce and a tofu ricotta.
4.84 from 6 ratings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Vegan Tofu Ricotta
  • 3 cups Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning* plus more to taste
  • 12 large pasta shells**
  • 8 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and diced
  • 4 large basil leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped, plus more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Tofu Ricotta according to the instructions. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Prepare the Creamy Cauliflower Sauce according to the instructions. Once the sauce is finished, add cajun seasoning and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the ricotta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and parsley in a bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Using a spoon, stuff each shell with the ricotta filling and place in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and cover with foil. Place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from the oven.
  • Top shells with additional parsley and serve with a salad or roasted veggies.

Notes

*You can see the seasoning I used here.
**I would cook 16-20 shells in case any of them break while boiling.
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