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Vegan Baked Ziti

By Jenn on September 19, 2022 | Updated September 16, 2022 | 1 Comment

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Vegan Baked Ziti is an easy and quick dinner that is ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes. This 6-ingredient pasta dinner recipe is a filling option that the whole family will love. Serve alongside some Vegan Dinner Rolls and Vegan Caesar Salad for a dinner that will feed a crowd.

Vegan Baked Ziti is an easy and quick dinner that is ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes. This 6-ingredient pasta dinner recipe is a filling option that the whole family will love. Serve alongside some Vegan Dinner Rolls and Vegan Caesar Salad for a dinner that will feed a crowd.

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In our house, fall means quick and easy dinners. I normally turn to quick soup recipes or pasta dinners. This Vegan Baked Ziti will be loved by all. Ready in under 30 minutes and full of flavor you can’t go wrong.

I used some Impossible Meat to add a bit of protein and the addition of some vegan mozzarella takes this incredibly easy dinner to the next level.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients to Make Vegan Baked Ziti
  • How to Make Vegan Baked Ziti
  • FAQs

Ingredients to Make Vegan Baked Ziti

This recipe uses 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper. In a pinch, you could even skip adding in the onion and garlic since this recipe calls for jarred marinara sauce. Here’s everything you’ll need:

  • Vegan Impossible Meat – Any vegan meat substitute will work.
  • Vegan mozzarella cheese
  • Ziti pasta – you can use any style of pasta.
  • Marinara sauce
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper
Ingredients to make vegan baked ziti

How to Make Vegan Baked Ziti

This vegan baked ziti comes together really quickly. Check out the recipe card for the full recipe and added tips and tricks. Here’s how to make this simple pasta bake:

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil then boil the pasta to the package suggestion (about 10 minutes)
  2. Add the vegan meat, diced onion, and minced garlic to a saucepan. Cook until the meat substitute has browned and the onion and garlic are cooked. Season with salt and pepper. **To prevent the meat substitute mixture from sticking add a bit of water to the pan. This will deglaze the pan and remove any sticking parts.
  3. Once the meat substitute mixture has cooked, add the marinara sauce.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it to a casserole dish.
  5. Add the sauce mixture to the pasta, stir to combine.
  6. Top with vegan mozzarella.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
The vegan impossible meat, onion, and garlic in a sauce pan.
Add vegan meat substitute with the diced onion and garlic to a saucepan.
Marinara sauce is added to the vegan impossible meat mixture in a saucepan.
Stir in the marinara sauce with the vegan meat substitute.
Pasta and the prepared marinara mixture is added to a casserole dish.
Add the sauce mixture to the cooked pasta in a casserole dish.
Vegan mozzarella cheese is added to the top of the pasta mixture in the casserole dish.
Top with some vegan mozzarella cheese.
The vegan baked ziti out of the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes.
An overhead view of vegan baked ziti dished up on a white plate.

FAQs

How can I prevent the vegan meat substitute from sticking to the pan?

The best way I have found is, once the meat substitute starts to brown and stick to the bottom, add a small amount of water or veggie broth to the saucepan. Using a wooden spoon scrape the sticking parts up. It comes up really easily. Continue this process as needed.

What size casserole dish do I use?

I used a 9×13 casserole dish for this recipe. I wouldn’t recommend anything smaller as the dish was full.

Can I substitute the meat substitute?

Yes! You can use any brand of meat substitute, lentils, or any of your favorite beans. You can also leave it out completely.

How to store Vegan Baked Ziti?

Cover and store the vegan baked ziti in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze this?

Yes! To freeze this skip the baking step and make sure it’s well covered to prevent freezer burn. When you’re ready to serve this, removed the cover and allow the dish to thaw. You may need to bake it longer if the dish isn’t completely thawed. Store for up to 3 months.

How to reheat the vegan baked ziti?

You can reheat the vegan baked ziti in the microwave or in the oven. If you’re reheating it in the oven be sure to cover it so it doesn’t brown too much.

A close up view of a fork full of vegan baked ziti
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  • Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

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Vegan Baked Ziti


Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings 5
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Vegan Baked Ziti is an easy and quick dinner that is ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes. This 6-ingredient pasta dinner recipe is a filling option that the whole family will love. Serve alongside some Vegan Dinner Rolls and Vegan Caesar Salad for a dinner that will feed a crowd.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Impossible Meat you can use your favorite vegan meat substitute
  • 1 cup Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 lb Ziti Pasta
  • 1 jar Marinara Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the ziti per package instructions.
    1 lb Ziti Pasta
  • In a saucepan, cook the vegan meat substitute, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until they're cooked. See notes for ways to prevent sticking and substitutions.
    1 medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 lb Impossible Meat
  • Season with salt and pepper.
    1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • Add the jar of marinara.
    1 jar Marinara Sauce
  • Drain the pasta and add it to a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Top the pasta with the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Top the pasta mixture with vegan mozzarella.
    1 cup Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with salad and bread.

Notes

*To prevent the vegan meat substitute from sticking slowly add a small amount of water or veggie broth to the saucepan. Using a wooden spoon scrape to remove anything stuck. Repeat this process as needed. The meat substitute will release on its own after being removed from the heat.
You can substitute the meat substitute for lentils or your favorite canned bean.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 8mg

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  1. Paula says

    October 28, 2022

    5 stars
    I’ve made this several times. Easy to make and delicious!

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