This vegan baked ziti is a cozy, easy-to-make, and high-protein meal, perfect for those looking for simple vegan and gluten-free recipes. While it uses non-ziti pasta due to gluten-free availability, it promises delicious results.
Preheat oven to 350 F
Spread veggie grounds across a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked
Bring 4 cups water to a boil and add pasta, cook until al dente
Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and strain the rest
In a mixing bowl add cooked veggie grounds, tomato sauce, pasta water, and pasta
Mix well to combine
Spread half the mixture on the bottom of a large loaf pan
Add 4 tbsp cream cheese in globs across the pasta mixture
Cover with remaining pasta mix, set aside
Bring a small sauce pan to medium low heat
Add butter and melt
Add flour and mix until clumpy, 1 minute
Add oat milk, nutritional yeast and salt, whisk together
Whisk constantly until a thick cheese sauce forms
Remove from heat and spread across pasta evenly
Bake for 20 minutes then turn heat to broil for a remaining 8-10 minutes
Top should be browned and a little crispy
Enjoy!
