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Vegan and Gluten Free Baked Ziti

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This hearty Vegan and Gluten-Free Baked Ziti is pure comfort food — made with tender gluten-free pasta, a rich and savory tomato sauce, creamy dairy-free ricotta, and melty vegan cheese. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a delicious, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Easy to prepare and satisfying for everyone at the table — even non-vegans will ask for seconds!

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz box gluten free pasta (Penne or rotini is fine.)
  • 12 oz vegan meat alternative
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (or 2 fresh cloves)
  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup cashews (raw and unsalted)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 heaping Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • (2) 24 oz. marinara sauce
  • 8 oz. vegan mozzarella shreds or liquid vegan mozzarella

Instructions

  1. preheat your oven to 350° F
  2. bring 2 cups water to a boil and add in cashews.  
  3. Let the cashews soak and soften in the water for a minimum of 10 minutes. 
  4. press your tofu to remove excess water. 
  5. After the cashews are softened, add tofu, drained cashews, nutritional yeast, and Italian seasoning to food processor.  Pulse/blend until smooth and it resembles ricotta cheese consistency.
  6. In a large sauté pan, brown your vegan meat alternative with garlic until cooked through. 
  7. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions, stirring occasionally.
  8.  Drain pasta and stir together with vegan meat alternative and marinara sauce. 
  9. Prepare a 9 x 13 pan with cooking oil and pour in one layer of pasta.
  10. Top with vegan ricotta cheese followed by another layer of pasta and give the dish a good stir.  
  11. Finish by topping with vegan cheese mozzarella style shreds or vegan cheese liquid such as liquid vegan pizza mozzarella.
  12. Let bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and enjoy!
  • Author: Lindsey
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes to boil pasta
  • 10 minutes to prep vegan ricotta:
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://ourplantbasedfamily.com/vegan-and-gluten-free-baked-ziti/