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Rachel White

Pasta Bake Vegan Dinner Recipe

Pasta Bake Vegan Dinner Recipe delivers bubbling sauce, tender pasta, and golden plant-based comfort in one easy pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Bake
  • 12 oz pasta short shape
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup vegan cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Baking Dish
  • Spoon
  • Freezer

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until barely tender, then drain so it finishes cooking in the oven.
  2. Combine pasta, sauce, spinach, mushrooms, oil, seasoning, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Spread mixture in a baking dish and scatter vegan cheese evenly on top.
  4. Bake until edges bubble, center is hot, and top turns lightly golden.
  5. Rest five minutes before serving for easier assembly handling and cleaner scoops.

Notes

Use extra sauce for softer texture or bake longer uncovered for crisp corners. Cool completely before freezing portions airtight up to 1 month. Add chili flakes, roasted vegetables, herbs, or lentils for flavor customization. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.