Baked Ziti (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 453.6 g (1 lb) ziti pasta
- 720 ml (3 cups) marinara sauce
- 1 cup vegan ricotta (blended tofu)
- 226 g (2 cups) vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan-style
- 6 g (2 cloves) garlic
- 0.7 g (1 tsp) dried basil
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Features:
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Cook the ziti until just al dente, even a minute or two under package instructions — it continues cooking in the oven, and pasta that's fully done before baking turns mushy.
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Toss with Sauce: Toss the pasta with marinara sauce, garlic, and dried basil.
- Fold in the Cheese: Fold in half the vegan ricotta and half the mozzarella.
- Assemble: Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes: Press the tofu firmly before using — excess moisture keeps it from browning or absorbing marinade properly. Reserve a bit of pasta cooking water before draining — it helps loosen and bind the sauce.
Tips: Cook the pasta just to al dente since it will continue to soften as it mixes with the hot sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Swaps: Extra-firm tofu can be swapped for firm tofu (press longer) or tempeh for a firmer, nuttier bite.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The ziti pasta provides the hearty base that carries the sauce. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The dried basil adds a fresh, peppery herbal note. The fresh basil adds a fresh, peppery herbal note.
Baked Ziti (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 453.6 g (1 lb) ziti pasta
- 720 ml (3 cups) marinara sauce
- 1 cup vegan ricotta (blended tofu)
- 226 g (2 cups) vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan-style
- 6 g (2 cloves) garlic
- 0.7 g (1 tsp) dried basil
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The ziti pasta provides the hearty base that carries the sauce. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The dried basil adds a fresh, peppery herbal note. The fresh basil adds a fresh, peppery herbal note.
Prep:
Cook the ziti until just al dente, even a minute or two under package instructions — it continues cooking in the oven, and pasta that's fully done before baking turns mushy.
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Toss with Sauce: Toss the pasta with marinara sauce, garlic, and dried basil.
- Fold in the Cheese: Fold in half the vegan ricotta and half the mozzarella.
- Assemble: Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
