5 from 3 votes
Vegan Pasta Bake
This vegan pasta bake is a hearty dish that’s great for any night of the week, year round. Rotini pasta is slathered with a savory tomato sauce and dairy-free cheese, then baked to perfection.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 Pound rotini pasta
- 2 Cups mozzarella cheese vegan
- 6 Roma tomato
- 8 Ounces coconut cream full fat
- 6 Ounces tomato paste
- ¼ onion diced, large
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 Teaspoons xanthan gum optional, for thicker sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- Slice the stems off the tomatoes and place them in a food processor or blender and blend them until smooth.
- In a small pot, melt the butter and add the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the blended tomatoes and Italian seasoning and let simmer on medium for 5 minutes. Add in the coconut cream, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta and tomato sauce. Stir gently to coat the pasta thoroughly with the sauce.
- Add the past mixture to a 3–3.5 quart pasta dish and spread even. Top with the vegan cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has just melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Sodium
489mg
(20%)
Potassium
565mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
733IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 733IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.