Irish Vegan Pasta Bake
A comforting and flavorful vegan pasta bake with a hint of zesty spices, perfect for a satisfying meal. This dish is free from animal products and showcases a plant-based twist on a classic Irish dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup zesty vegan pasta saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 package (12 sausages) Irish vegan sausageslook for vegan sausages made from plant-based ingredients
- ●1 pound pastachoose a vegan-friendly pasta
- ●1 cup non-dairy milksuch as soy milk or almond milk
- ●1 cup vegan mozzarella shredsmade from plant-based ingredients
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional garnish
- ●to taste salt and pepperseason to taste
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Irish vegan sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the zesty vegan pasta sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, sausages, and sauce. Stir to combine.
- 6
Pour the non-dairy milk over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
- 7
Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella shreds over the top of the pasta mixture.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!