Tofu and Stuffed Shells

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1/3 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup shredded zucchini
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) container tofu
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic


DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat combine carrot, zucchini and onion. Pour in just enough water to cover; cook until tender and drain.
In a large bowl, mash the tofu with a fork. Stir in carrot mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, egg while, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 1 rounded tablespoon of the filling. Place shells in an un greased 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over shells.
Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.