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Baked vegan pasta in a casserole dish.
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Easy Baked Vegan Pasta

If you're the kind of person that likes an easy dump and bake type recipe, this one is for you! This casserole takes hardly any time to prepare—simply mix your ingredients together, dump them into your baking dish, and bake. It couldn't get easier!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 311kcal
Author Rachel

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crushed tomatoes canned
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 28 oz firm tofu
  • 8 oz whole grain pasta or lentil pasta *rotini or penne (uncooked)
  • 1 zucchini large, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes and seasonings.
    4 cups crushed tomatoes canned, 2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Crumble the tofu over the bowl to break it into smaller pieces, then stir to evenly distribute.
    28 oz firm tofu
  • Add the pasta and stir well to mix, then transfer into a large casserole dish. Line the top with a layer of zucchini rounds (or your preferred topping). Bake in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked. The zucchini should be roasted and golden brown (if it starts to burn, set a piece of foil on top).
    8 oz whole grain pasta or lentil pasta, 1 zucchini
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

*In order to be gluten-free, select a gluten-free pasta.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
See post above for additional topping suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 6mg