Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
616 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe
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This Vegan Baked Ziti takes the classic Italian dish to new heights with three vegan cheeses, and layers of heavenly plant-based sausage-speckled marinara. Baked until golden and bubbling, it's a hearty, satisfying meal that kids and non-vegans easily fall in love with.
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Ingredients
Meaty Marinara:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups vegan Italian sausage crumbled or diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 3 cups marinara
Cheese:
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 ½ cups vegan Mozzarella shreds
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
To assemble and serve:
- 1 lb. dried ziti or penne pasta
- 2 cups Vegan Ricotta Cheese
Garnishes:
- ¼ cup grated vegan parmesan
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or non-reactive skillet. After 90 seconds, when the oil is hot, add the vegan Italian sausage and diced onion, cooking for 6-7 minutes until the onion is soft and the sausage is slightly browned.
- Stir marinara sauce into the skillet with the sausage and onion. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and add vegan mozzarella shreds to the pan with garlic, stirring until the cheese has melted. Slowly mix in unsweetened plant-based milk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook dried ziti or penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Spread a few spoonfuls of sauce at the bottom of a 13-inch baking dish. Layer some pasta over this, followed by more sauce, about half of the cheese sauce, and a layer of ricotta. Repeat these layers until the dish is full and you've used all the ingredients.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake the ziti for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 6 minutes.
- To serve, let it cool briefly before adding a garnish of fresh parsley, fresh basil, and a generous dose of grated vegan parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- 🧂 Season the Noodle Seas:
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- Salting your pasta water is a simple yet critical step. It's where you can flavor the pasta directly, with a rule of thumb being one tablespoon of salt per pound (about 450 g.) of pasta.
- 🔥 Perfecto Pasta Prep:
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- To avoid mushy pasta, boil it until it's just shy of al dente, about 1-2 minutes less than the package suggests. It'll finish cooking in the oven, soaking up the sauce and cheese flavors.
- 🥇 Layer Like a Boss:
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- Begin with a sauce layer at the base to prevent any stickiness, and don't hold back on the cheese topping for the perfect blend of moist inside and crispy, golden top. The baking process ensures every bite is infused with flavor, without the need for mixing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
616kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
1395mg
(58%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
838IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1395mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 838IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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