Easy Vegan Pasta Bake (No Boil) for Cozy Family Nights

This Vegan Pasta Bake (No Boil) combines uncooked bowtie pasta with marinara and savory veggie sausages for an effortless, comforting dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bake

4 links Vegan sausage Adds protein and savory flavor; substitute with drained chickpeas or meatless grounds if desired.
16 ounces Uncooked bowtie pasta Provides the base of the dish.
24 ounces Marinara sauce Infuses the dish with rich tomato flavor; substitute with any preferred pasta sauce.
3 cups Vegetable broth Moistens the pasta during baking.
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Adds aromatic herbal notes.
1 tablespoon Sherry cooking wine Enhances the sauce's depth; balsamic vinegar is a suitable alternative.
0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt Balances flavors; adjust to preference.
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper Enhances taste; add more for an extra kick.
12 ounces Thawed frozen broccoli Provides vegetables and nutrition.

For the Cashew Topping

0.5 cup Raw unsalted cashews Forms the creamy base of the topping.
0.25 cup Nutritional yeast Imparts cheesy flavor.
0.25 teaspoon Onion powder Enhances flavor.
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder Brings out the taste.
0.125 teaspoon Salt For seasoning the cashew cream mixture.
0.5 cup Melted vegan butter Adds richness.

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the vegan sausage into one-inch pieces and gather the baking dish.
Lightly grease the baking dish. Combine the uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, cooking wine, salt, pepper, and sausage in the dish.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
While the pasta is baking, prepare the cashew topping in a blender and mix with melted vegan butter.
Once the pasta is al dente, stir in the thawed broccoli until well combined.
Drizzle the cashew sauce over the pasta mixture.
Return the dish to the oven uncovered for an additional 8-10 minutes.
Let the vegan pasta bake rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Blend smoothly to achieve a creamy texture and ensure the pasta is fully submerged in liquid before baking.

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