Starch Solution Weight Loss Staple Meals For Maximum Weight Loss #12 - Stuffed Shells

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hello PBD Family. Thanks so much for watching my Starch Solution Stuffed Shells video. Leave a comment below on what you might want to see me make out of The Starch Solution book.

[@1man1year150]

awesome job again, Joey! KEep it up buddy, you can physically see the difference man and I'm very happy to be part of all this!

[@ArabTourismEgyptianpharaoh]

hello

[@yuvalgonen7393]

YUMMMMMM!!! I have a crazy story when I was in Bologna and couldn't get into a specific famous restaurant so ended up entering the closest one and turned out it was 100% vegan and I had exactly that dish!!!! it was such a nice surprise to enter to vegan restaurant without searching and knowing it is. Thanks for the receipt! Now I can recreate that moment:)

[@PlantBasedDads]

I love vegan restaurants. We have a few of the here in Phoenix, AZ. Maybe one day I will get to travel to Bologna. Thanks for watching

[@helgab2741]

Hi Joey, still here but haven’t posted in awhile. Still enjoying the photos of all the participants. I too love shells and make a similar one using a can of chickpeas and 8 ounces of regular tofu. Spinach and seasonings are a must. A little notch on top is also good. Great protein and calcium profile too🤗. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe, so satisfying

[@PlantBasedDads]

The chickpeas sounds like a really great addition. Thanks so much for watching Helga.

[@suzyq6767]

Hi, Joey! I"m going to make this on Saturday and think about your cheerful self the whole time. Yup. There's room on my team for all the carb-deprived people trying to lose weight--and save animals and the planet. Win--win--win! God bless!

[@christiemarsh3841]

Ooh I wasn't expecting that addition of maple syrup in the marinara sauce! The stuffed shells came out SO well it brings me back to my childhood in my Italian household, as well, except this one is much healthier and is packed with protein from the tofu!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much Christie. The maple syrup is a whole food vs the sugar my mom used to throw in there.

[@TheSpicyVegan.]

This looks delicious! I made cannelloni using the same type of filling, but I added some spinach and arugula to mine! Yum yum!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Oh, Cannelloni is another one of my childhood favorites. Thanks for watching.

[@doris3594]

Gracie! My husband is a huge fan of Italian food and I have made stuffed shells since going Plant based 2 years ago. He is going to be so happy!!!!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Doris. I love stuffed shells. This filing tastes really good. I would doctor up the sauce a little to make it more flavorful. But you will love the shells for sure. Thanks to both of you so much for watching.

[@jackiegallagher2768]

I love this. thank you! You have an inviting and relaxed vibe. Thanks for your channel!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Jackie. Thanks so much for the kind words. I really just love to share food recipes. Thanks for watching.

[@CheerSeeds]

What a beautiful looking dish, I can't believe oil-free, vegan cooking could look so good!! Gotta try this one for sure Joey

[@PlantBasedDads]

It's so good!

[@ellendelights]

I love Stuffed Shells, what a Yummy and Beautiful Dish my Friend!! My mouth’s watering 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

Ellen, thanks so much for visiting, I love that you still come by and say hello! You are a class act. You know I love your baking! XOXO!

[@carmengalliano5750]

Making them right now. I’ve made your “ricotta” for lasagna and it was delish. Is going to be hard to wait until they are finished

[@PlantBasedDads]

Carmen, good to see you in the comment section! Its the same filling for both recipes. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Helennawalsh]

Wow what a great weight transformation!! Congratulations! This looks so good and being oil free is even better!! We never thought of adding spinach to tofu but it looks and sounds great! The sauce looks so red and delicious 🤤💚

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LaurenVacula]

Is there anything better than stuffed shells?! yes - healthy stuffed shells! these look so good. Can't wait to try your marinara sauce recipe too. It always seems like it would be tricky to make but is so simple!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Lauren, you are so right. It does look complicated but it was really simple. Thanks so much for watching.

[@LaurenVacula]

@@PlantBasedDads Of course! :)

[@johncrwarner]

I have to confess I had never heard of stuffed shells before seeing some North American vegan chefs making them. I will have to check out if they have big fillable pasta shells in the supermarkets here in Germany. Though there is tons of wholemeal lasagne sheets

[@PlantBasedDads]

John, that filling is the lasagna filling from The Starch Solution Book, I just pushed it into some shells. I am going to do a Lasagna video for the 3rd week in December. Thanks so much for watching.

[@LiveLifeLori]

I've never tried the shelf stable tofu, but I can see it looked different than the fridge one. Wow that cheese sauce is so epic. Looks so thick. Great tip to not add spinach in mixer. I need to make this, I think my non vegan fam would love this! Great idea to prep and freeze the rest. The meal looks so hearty.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@MitchAndPhilip]

Your sauce looks excellent; so we would definitely want a lot of it! The stuffing also looks delicious, and we'd actually like it green for a change. Great video and superb food Joey! The finished plate of pasta is gorgeous!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@dmsmithsmith]

This looks so good! I'm making Nini Girl's take on Happy Herbivore's Lasagna Roll ups tonight, but this will be on my list for my next pasta night! Maybe with a side of zucchini and mushrooms...

[@PlantBasedDads]

I love Nini Girl. Tell her we said hello!

[@brianwheat1137]

I've never heard of the starch solution, but I love making stuffed shells! Looks delicious 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Brian. The Starch Solution is a "high carb/low fat" way of eating. Kind of the opposite of Keto. We do only whole food and no oils at all. We limit whole food fats too. Its worked well for many people and unlike keto, its not filled with cholesterol and eventual heart disease. Thanks so much for watching.

[@valerietomsic8454]

YOU....are ... .KILLING me....I have to try these! Thank you....SUBSCRIBED!

[@PlantBasedDads]

HA Valerie! Hey, these were really good. Considering there is no dairy and no fat in this, it was a great meal. Thanks for watching.

[@carmengalliano5750]

I made it and my granddaughter’s dad, Italian. not vegan, not liking vegan food, went nuts about it and practicality ate all of it, had to save some for me. Wonder if he even knew it was vegan. It is that good! I made it pot in pot in my Instant Pot. Thanks

[@Deendougretired]

I am so happy you showed this recipe I am making this for Christmas I don’t think anyone’s going know the difference and I think it’s going to be absolutely delicious thank you so much Joey for this recipe😋😋 and I love that it’s freezer safe as well. I’m so going to share this video to my community tab I think it’s phenomenal. I bet it did take you back to your childhood I know it took me back to mine.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Dee. They will most likely have no idea its not really cheese. Their bodies will thank them for not eating all that fat and cholesterol. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Deendougretired]

@@PlantBasedDads Oh I’m not gonna say a word to any of them when I make them I’m just gonna put it out I think they looked absolutely delicious

[@BettyHorn]

So glad to know it is freezable! I always make too much to eat at one time for hubby and me. Definetly doing this!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Betty. I know I said I was putting that one tray in the freezer, but I didn't, We ate it. HA! It was too good. But yes, it is nice when you can just freeze that whole thing and then let it thaw and just pick it up at the cooking part of the recipe. Thanks so much for watching,

[@BettyHorn]

@@PlantBasedDads I generally make the whole box (32 shells). No way hubby and I can eat that much even though we'd love to try! Lol!

[@Deendougretired]

Oh I’m so excited to watch and I love how you say ricotta because she said it the proper way.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Dee. Thats how grandma taught me to say it. She taught me the curse words too, but I cant say those. HA! Thanks so much for watching.

[@ArabTourismEgyptianpharaoh]

Good video. Your channel is special. I am happy to follow you. Greetings to you from the Arab Tourism Channel Egypt

[@PlantBasedDads]

Wow, I am excited to know that you are watching me all the way from the Middle East. Amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@ArabTourismEgyptianpharaoh]

@@PlantBasedDads I hope that we will be friends to always communicate

[@joycehaber626]

Perfect timing for Columbus Day. Can't wait to make this recipe. Thanks.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Every time I think about Columbus claiming Central America for Spain instead of Italy, I think about how we could all be eating Italian food in the southern US instead of Mexican food. Then I remember how much I love Mexican food and realize, its a win win either way! HA! Thanks so much for watching Joyce.

[@southernsomething3206]

Looks delish! Love the comment at the end, “theirs” room on our side about pasta lol. Funny. Thanks for doing the videos!!

[@msprairierd]

cant wait to make stuffed shells , looks delish ,, thanks for sharing... ps love your kitchen ! especially the backsplash tile and your big prep island

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much. The kitchen was a labor of love. There is a whole video on Tim and I building the kitchen ourselves. We filmed it over 6 weeks. I absolutely love it. Thanks for watching.

[@msprairierd]

@@PlantBasedDads wow.. you guys did a fantastic job on the kitchen, I look forward to watching that video

[@VeganVoyagers]

We should seriously consider doing the starch solution- carbs all day every day! You had us sold at stuffed shells, what gets better than that?? Love how versatile tofu is and love that you added all of that spinach- beautiful! Definitely going to the grocery store here in Mexico to see if they have shells like that, need these in our bellies ASAP

[@PlantBasedDads]

They were lots of fun to make at home for sure. But if I had all the options for food that you do at local restaurants, I would probably never eat at home. HA! Love you guys!!

[@mammabear2183]

Joey, that looks absolutely delicious!!! Thanks for sharing another winning recipe!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Judy. Yes, this one is very tasty. Its filing too which is nice. Thanks so much for watching.

[@expatmentor]

Brilliant recipe. Shelf stabled tofu is my ultimate favourite. The dish looked awesome. Thank you for sharing.😊👍🏼

[@PlantBasedDads]

That shelf stable tofu is amazing. Thanks so much for watching.

[@randirandi1042]

This looks really yummy. I just made a vegan lasagna a few days ago, and made a tofu cheese that is similar to yours. I didn't use the soft tofu but it seems like a really good idea. So, I'll try it next time! Thanks!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Randi, I think I am going to make the lasagna for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks so much for watching.

[@WineDinewithJeff]

Wow just love your version of vegan stuffed shells making it with the tofu the two different versions and adding a plant-based milk with all your spices look delicious I see you added nutritional yeast also that is definitely the key to give it that cheesy flavor also love your marinara sauce super delicious I can’t just eat two shells minimum of four

[@PlantBasedDads]

Jeff , I cant eat just two either. I ate all this shells in 24 hours. Yummy!!

[@مطبخ_الهام]

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[@jnex2]

This looks like a good one. I will try soon. You never steer me wrong Joey! 👍

[@PlantBasedDads]

Jennene, this dish is part of my heritage, so you cant go wrong with that, right? Thanks so much for watching.

[@moriahandpawel]

This looks delish!! Well done video! I will have to try this out if I can find the shells at my supermarket they are always sold out!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Moriah, I don't understand it but pasta is almost impossible to find here in Phoenix also. I got the last box and I had to shop for two weeks to find it. So crazy. Thanks so much for watching.

[@saskalily]

Amazing video! What a tasty meal! And congrats on hitting 10k subs! So happy for you!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@kiasmine]

This would be a great marinara on gnocchi too! Thx for sharing

[@PlantBasedDads]

Ohhhhh, Gnocchi!! Me Likey!!!

[@christinedougherty8089]

This looks so good! I was going to make eggplant rollatini with that tofu ricotta, but now maybe I’ll make this instead! I’d love to see you make the Thai Noodles or the Potato Enchiladas. Also, the blueberry muffins, if you are into baking. 😊

[@PlantBasedDads]

I am more interested in the eggplant!! I love eggplant but never cook it at home.

[@plantbasedleon6924]

This video is such a good idea! I have this book, however ask me how many times I've made something from it 😅Thanks for bringing a recipe to life for me, you've given me the motivation to get my book back out and make some!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Leon, this book is full of great recipes. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kennaduckworth9985]

Joey, these look awesome! I'm totally making these soon--maybe this weekend!! Thanks for the recipe.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Please do! Post a photo of them in the group. Thanks so much for watching.

[@RyanLobo]

fantastic!!!!!................looks so delicious!........................................Mega like! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PlantBasedDads]

Ryan, thanks so much for watching. This was a really, yummy meal.

[@SundayswithHart]

You live in Phoenix. We live in NM and love Phoenix. I bet the starch based diet would work really well with A blood types. O blood is better for keto. Definitely love the presentation. Looks amazing.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hey neighbors!! NM is right next store to AZ. Thanks so much for watching.

[@LivingFreeAshley]

Ohhhh this looks so yummy! I haven't had stuffed shells in forever. Now I have to go on a hunt to find gluten free shells so I can make this darn recipe!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Do they even make gluten free shells? Let me know because people on my FB group have asked that. I usually point them to you.

[@LivingFreeAshley]

@@PlantBasedDads I appreciate that PBDs!! And yes, they do!! The Tinkyada brand has them :)

[@elselotte1189]

Thank you so much, Joey 🙌🏼💖

[@PlantBasedDads]

You are so welcome

[@kathleenbutler9967]

Great recipe thx!! Looks yummy...love love love pasta!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Me too!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@donnakurland2721]

This has become my favorite start for making marinara sauce! I like to add roasted garlic and red peppers to it. Yum. :-)

[@PlantBasedDads]

Donna, next Mondays video is Lasagna. It's the same stuffing recipe and I use that same sauce. This time I added some sugar to it in order to cut down the acidity of the tomatoes. It came out delicious. Thanks so much for watching.

[@donnakurland2721]

@@PlantBasedDads I look forward to that - who doesn't LOVE lasagna?! :-)

[@TheOtherSideOfTheStove]

That is a nice easy marinara sauce. 5:46 the tofu mixture looks 😍 The Stuffed shells look amazing! Really nice. Nice idea to freeze them for later....💡 It looks just like stuffed shells. Joey-I would eat all of them they look so good. Love you guys----A

[@PlantBasedDads]

Alexis, I DID eat all of them!!! Umm..... yeah. And I would do it again! Ha!! Stay well.

[@christinedougherty8089]

These look so good! I definitely need to try this some time 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

So good!

[@Titunka]

This looks so good, I would definitely stop by to taste it or eat it😁😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

Dinner is at 6pm! HA! Thanks so much for watching.

[@Titunka]

@@PlantBasedDads ok I will be there at 6 pm then😁thank you!🤣

[@deannawest6413]

I love this! Thank you for your amazing recipes!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Deanna. It was a lot of fun to make. So worth the effort and such a great throwback to my childhood and heritage. Thanks so much for watching.

[@diedrerettig-hill2104]

Yesssss, its Life Joey..looks so good..

[@PlantBasedDads]

Diedre, thanks so much for watching. This is one of my favorite meals.

[@lisac6344]

That looks great. I need to make it!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Lisa, it was really good. We have this about once a month. Thanks so much for watching.

[@amazongoddess118]

"Theres room on our side " 😈 this looked so yummy! I cant wait to try it.

[@PlantBasedDads]

I am always trying to lure those Keto people away from their cult and back into reality! HA! Thanks so much for watching.

[@miketiksayfishhunting5497]

This is very healthy and delicious recipe bro Thank you for sharing

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching Mike.

[@elizabethcowles6856]

Looks delicious, will try this recipe out, thank you 🙏

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hope you enjoy

[@audither]

Can do the same for Baked Ziti. Thats from my Jewish childhood. Love you 2.

[@carmengalliano5750]

Making it tomorrow Yum 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

Post a photo in the group if you make this. I would love to see it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ritahall2378]

This looks amazing. !

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks, it was really yummy. Thanks so much for watching.

[@danahellinger7239]

That looks amazing!! Can you explain why 2 different kinds of tofu? I think I have seen the boxed Mori Nu brand, but I think it’s right next to the other tofu in the refrigerated vegan section (Pittsburgh Pa).

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Dana. The boxed tofu may be in the refrigerated section, but since its a shelf stable item, it does not need refrigerated, I get it at Sprouts and its on the shelf in the asian aisle there. I made it that way because thats the way the books says to make it. I can tell you from experience that the shelf stable tofu has a much lighter taste than the refrigerated tofu. So it may affect the taste. If you make is using two blocks of water packed cold tofu, let me know how it tastes. Thanks so much for watching.

[@realhousewyfe5114]

Those look amazing

[@PlantBasedDads]

They were so tasty.

[@apple369]

I've been binge-watching your videos and I have one question - why do you cough every time you say "casserole dish"? Fantastic recipes, btw. Thanks!

[@PlantBasedDads]

It's a joke we do on the show sometimes. Tim is from Minnesota and he always calls a casserole a "Hot dish". So I have this thing with my MN and WI viewers where we are always arguing back and forth if its a casserole or a hot dish.

[@alamodedesign]

Can't wait to try this. Can you use just the refrigerated tofu, or do you need to mix both the refrigerated and the shelf-stable?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hello. The shelf stable tofu has a much lighter tastes so I think it defuses some of the taste of the refrigerated tofu. Thats how the book shows it. If you try it, let me know your thoughts if you use all refrigerated tofu. Thanks so much for watching.

[@autumn5852]

It looks delicious 😍

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Autumn. It was a really fun dish to make and had so much of the flavor I remember as a kid, but none of the fat. It was amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@ms.beltran8895]

Looks good yum 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

Ms. Beltran, this is one of my favorite meals to make. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kikapalos3891]

Thank you it looks delicious 🤤🤤

[@PlantBasedDads]

Kika, it was really yummy, for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@WhateverCallMe]

Looks sooo yummy 😋

[@PlantBasedDads]

It was! No guilt and tasty too! Thanks so much for watching,

[@sophiak7880]

This looks delicious! Can you substitute white beans (etc.) for the tofu to make it compliant with MWL?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Sophia. I have never tried that but it sounds like it would work. This tofu filling recipe is right out of The Starch Solution book. I don't know if there is one on the MWL book. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sophiak7880]

Thanks for the reply! I didn't think about checking the MWL book. I'll do that! 😊

[@hangnhat-my-uc-phamhuan4228]

Good food 89

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks for visiting

[@Broyles83]

I wonder if you could make this without the tofu? More of a vegetable lasagna? I’ve never been a fan of tofu. One of the reasons I stopped eating meat is because I don’t like the texture.

[@PlantBasedDads]

You could replicated this without the tofu. You could use slivered almonds or cashews for sure. I am just using the Tofu because it is a recipe in the book The Starch Solution so its compliant with that way of eating. I have a friend Wine and Dine with Jeff and on his channel he makes an almond based ricotta that looks amazing. Thanks so much for watching.

[@redvelvetcakeYUM]

Can cashew pulp be used as a ricotta cheese replacement? I never know what to do with the cashew pulp, but to freeze it. It’s so creamy. I just bought my first bag of “nooch”.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Rachelle. You can use cashes instead of the tofu for the ricotta replacement. It just wont be Starch Solution compliant, which is the audience for this recipe. But it should absolutely work.

[@redvelvetcakeYUM]

Plant Based Dads Thanks for replying so fast 😯😂. I will be trying this recipe out (w. the tofu) for my next meal!! Great video, you got a new subscriber! 👍🏾

[@sammiibabyy95]

This looks great! I’ve never made ricotta before. Just curious, why did you use boxed tofu and refrigerated tofu? Is there a big difference between the two?

[@tamielliott6538]

I was curious of that too

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Samantha. There is absolutely at taste difference in the two packages of tofu just by themselves. In this video, I am just following the recipe out of the book and it calls for both tofu packages. I have not tried it with just the water packed refrigerated tofu. Since it is being cooked, I don't know that there would be a taste difference in the actual stuffed shells. But, the boxed tofu absolutely taste different in recipes where you don't cook the tofu. For example, I have a video about Tofu Mayo. That just gets dumped from the container and mixed in a food processor. With the refrigerated tofu, it tastes horrid. Like just eating raw tofu. With the boxed tofu, it taste really good. So, its possible that plays a role in this recipe. If you try it using just the refrigerated tofu, let me know how it comes out after its cooked. Thanks so much for watching.

[@PlantBasedDads]

See above reply. Thanks so much for watching Tami.

[@ladeebug4650]

Looks so legit!!! Yum!!!! 🐞

[@PlantBasedDads]

Ladee Bug, it was so delicious. We make this a lot actually. Its always a family pleaser

[@bettyanncornwall4982]

Does it taste like the real thing?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Bettyann, Yes, that was the reason I explained my Italian heritage. Personally, I would use a more authentic sauce on top. If you have one you make at home normally, use that. I just had to use an oil free marinara and it was a real simple sauce. But yes, the shells were amazing for having almost no fat in them.

[@karenhicks7816]

Great recipe!

[@PlantBasedDads]

HI Karen. Thanks a lot. It is one of my favs.

[@carolannwells]

ohhhhhh mmmmmmm geeeeeeeee Could ya send me that batch ya froze? ha

[@PlantBasedDads]

Sweetie, I already at all those. I didn't actually freeze them. I mean, please, they didn't even make it through the weekend. HA! Thanks for watching.