Lactose Free!!

Lactose Free Veggie Stuffed Shells
1 pkg jumbo pasta shells
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1 onion chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 pkg silken extra firm tofu
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 pkg frozen chopped spinach
1 can sliced black olives
3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1 jar meatless pasta sauce
1/4 cup pine nuts

Cook pasta and drain. In large skillet saute mushrooms and onion in oil. Add garlic.

In large bowl mash tofu with lemon juice. Stir in spinach, olives, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms, heat throughout. Spoon into shells

Spread 1 cup of sauce in large baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.

Lactose Free Potato Soup
3 medium onions. chopped
2 celery ribs. chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
6 potatoes peeled and cubed

In a large saucepan, saute onions and celery in oil until tender. Add broth and potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Cool slightly, In blender process half of the soup until smooth. Return to pan and heat throughout.