Easy Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe Everyone Will Love
A hearty, plant-based casserole layered with noodles, robust tomato sauce, and creamy vegan cheese. This vegan baked ziti is perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 3 –4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegan ricotta tofu or cashew-based
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
- Optional Sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, or vegan sausage crumbles
- Salt pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti in salted water until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta, sautéed onion-garlic, and marinara sauce in a bowl.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Dollop vegan ricotta on top, then cover with remaining pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded vegan mozzarella over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure your chosen vegan cheese is designed to melt well and always taste-test as you go to adjust seasonings.