Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

Manicotti Noodles

whole

14 ounce

Firm Tofu

10 ounce

Frozen Spinach

thawed and drained

3 tbsp

Nutritional Yeast

3 clove

Garlic

minced

1 unit

Shallot

minced

2 tsp

White Miso

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

24 ounce

Marinara

Step 1
~5 min

Boil manicotti noodles in salted and oiled water for 7 minutes.

Step 2
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
~5 min

While noodles are boiling, press and drain the tofu.

Step 4
~5 min

Crumble the tofu and mash it together with thawed and drained spinach, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, minced shallot, white miso, salt, and pepper.

Step 5
~5 min

Drain the manicotti noodles.

Step 6
~5 min

Using a small spoon, carefully spoon the tofu mixture into the cooked noodles.

Step 7
~5 min

Spread 1/4 cup of marinara sauce in an 8x11 inch ungreased baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~5 min

Layer the stuffed noodles over the sauce in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~5 min

Cover the noodles with the remaining marinara sauce.

Step 10
~5 min

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~5 min

Remove the foil cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the tofu is well-drained to prevent a watery filling.

Use a piping bag for easier filling of the manicotti noodles.

Add a layer of vegan cheese shreds before the final bake for extra richness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with garlic bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Side Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (Vegan adaptation)

Cultural Significance

Italian-American comfort food, adapted for vegan diets.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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