Cheese Stuffed Mussels

cheese stuffed mussels

INGREDIENTS:

°24 al dente cooked jumbo pasta  per container

°16oz chopped spinach, fresh or frozen*, good. * Be sure to thaw and drain well before use.

°1 pack 8 oz vegan I love Miyoko’s cream cheese

°½ C vegan ricotta  or other vegan soft cheese

°3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

°2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil

° 1 tbsp. ground black pepper

°¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

°24 oz marinara sauce, bottled or homemade

°⅓ C Italian  breadcrumbs

°¼ cup grated vegan parmesan

 PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 375° In a large bowl, spinach and Mix ricotta and cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the garlic and olive oil for 20 seconds. Add the garlic and oil to the spinach and cheese mixture.Mix well. Pour 3/4 of the marinara sauce (2 cups) onto the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Using a teaspoon, fill each bowl with the spinach and cheese mixture. Place the stuffed mussels (open side up) in the pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake at 175° for 25 minutes.Remove the foil and sprinkle the mussels with the breadcrumbs and parmesan. Continue cooking (uncovered) for 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Just before serving, heat the remaining marinara sauce and pour over the mussels. Add Parmesan if you like.

Enjoy !