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Simple Vegan Pasta Bake With Tofu (Gluten-free)

This simple vegan pasta bake with tofu is a flavourful crowd-pleasing dish that is also great for an easy weeknight dinner! Made with a creamy and healthy tomato sauce and packed full of vegetables, this dish is so tasty that you'll be coming back for seconds. Gluten-free and oil-free. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 577 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups gluten-free pasta
  • 1 ¼ cups cashews soak these overnight if not using a high speed blender
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ lemon juice of
  • 15 oz extra-firm tofu pressed for at least 10 minutes, if necessary
  • 1 ½ cups aubergine chopped
  • ½ cup plant based milk
  • ¼ cup vegan cheese grated (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Start off by cooking your pasta according to packaging instructions. The type of pasta you use is up to you, but I went for a gluten-free brown rice penne. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/392 F.
  2. Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor, which are: drained and rinsed soaked cashews, tinned tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, nutritional yeast, tamari, onion, garlic and lemon juice. Blend until very smooth. 
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse it and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Combine with the tofu, eggplant, the sauce and plant based milk. 
  4. Then, transfer to a casserole dish and if you want to, sprinkle vegan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for around 20-25 minutes, or longer if you want it crispier (just make sure that the pasta doesn't start to burn). Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 577kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 868mg (36%) Potassium 849mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 577

% Daily Value*

Calories 577kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 868mg 36%
Potassium 849mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.