Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
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Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
Description
Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake uses penne pasta mixed with a tomato and coconut cream-based sauce, combined with olives, spring onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and a smoky seasoning blend of oregano and smoked paprika. Half of the vegan cheese is stirred into the mixture while the remainder tops the bake before oven cooking.
Baked at 200°C (400°F) until golden and set, the dish offers a creamy, slightly tangy profile with hints of smoke from the smoked paprika. The texture balances the tender pasta with the melting vegan cheese and the slight firmness of olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
This bake serves well as a main dish and can be accompanied by simple vegetable sides like broccoli or Brussels sprouts to add freshness and contrast. It is suitable for vegan diets and can be customized with additional vegetables or spices as preferred.
Adjust seasoning to taste by swapping herbs or adding chili flakes for some heat. Violife cheese is used here, either grated or sliced, to achieve the melting effect. The dish is wholesome and adaptable for changes based on available ingredients and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 500 g penne pasta
- 200 g Violife Original grated cheese you can also buy the Original grated or the Original Block and grate it yourself, divided in half
- 100 g coconut cream
- 300 g tomato sauce
- 100 g olives
- 4 spring onions (scallions) chopped
- 1/4 cup tomatoes chopped, sun dried
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper ground
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 200C / 400F / gas 6.
- Add all ingredients (but only half the cheese) to a large bowl and thoroughly combine.
- Lightly oil a baking tray and then add in the pasta mix.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheese, spray the top with some olive oil spray.
- Bake in the oven for 25 mins. Remove, allow to cool for a couple of mins and serve.
Notes
- You can vary herbs by using Italian seasoning or fresh basil and thyme to customize the flavor.
- Adding vegetables such as chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, or sautéed mushrooms can enhance texture and nutrition.
- For more heat, include red chili flakes to the mixture.
- Violife vegan cheese can be used grated or sliced, depending on your preference or availability.
- This pasta bake contains 12 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per serving.
- Pair with simple steamed vegetables or salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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