Why do stuffed shells recipes include eggs?

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I'm making stuffed shells, but I don't have any eggs. All the recipes I can find call for one or two eggs. What is the reason and can I get away without eggs?



Best Answer

The eggs are for binding - they keep the filling together. They might also provide some substance/body to the filling. Not knowing what recipes you're looking at, it's hard to say for sure, but since you tagged this with "cheese" I'm guessing that the fillings would start to melt and ooze out of the shells if you didn't use egg.




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Do you have to put eggs in stuffed shells?

Eggless Ricotta Stuffed Shells are not only simple, but they are also a great make-ahead meal! You can prepare it and put it in the refrigerator until you're ready to finish it, or you can even freeze it, sans the sauce, for a hectic night.

Do you need to put eggs in Lasagna?

Traditional lasagna does not require eggs, so replacing it is easy. The best substitutes for egg in lasagna are bechamel sauce, plain yogurt, heavy cream, mashed potatoes (or parsnip or pumpkin), or flax.

Why are my stuffed shells watery?

Cook the ShellsIf you cook the shells too long, they'll tear when you try to stuff them, and the pasta will end up mushy, since it continues to cook as the stuffed shells bake. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shells from boiling water and transfer to a bowl of cool water to stop the cooking.



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Answer 2

Mashed potato or potato flakes will act as a binder. Use about 2 tablespoons per egg. You may need to adjust. (I have a mother-in-law with egg allergies.)

Answer 3

Though this is a bit delayed, I actually didn't have eggs today and am using spinach, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, parm. No eggs necessary.

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