Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
This Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake is packed with all sorts of deliciously rich, melty, cheesy goodness. Perfect for your next Meatless Monday, or anytime you are craving a warm, comforting vegan casserole. Suitable for those following a vegan diet. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Delighted to have teamed up with Violife to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own.
During these cold winter months, there is nothing like comforting casserole to warm you up inside. Pasta bakes are my very favourite type of casserole, I am delighted to share this Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake recipe with you.
Yeap. This vegan casserole is everything you loooooove about a pasta bake. This dish is full of flavour, thanks to the combination of tangy olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. Plus it is easy to assemble and ready in minutes. 
To me, cheese is what makes a casserole truly great. And this vegan casserole is packed with all sorts of rich, melty, cheesy goodness. Yeap. Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake is just one of many dishes I have successfully ‘veganised’, and I happen to think it is even better than the original version.
So are you ready to learn how to make this Vegan Pasta Bake? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you….
How To Make Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 220C.
- Add all ingredients (but only half the cheese) to a large bowl and thoroughly combine.
- Lightly oil a baking dish and then add in the pasta mix.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheese, spray the top with some olive oil spray.
- Bake in the oven for 25 mins. Remove, allow to cool for a couple of mins, and serve.
Tips for Making Vegan Pasta Bake
- Feel free to change up the seasoning to suit your taste. For example, use your favourite Italian Seasoning mix, or swap the oregano for fresh basil and thyme.
- Want more veggies? Chopped spinach, diced bell pepper or sautéed mushrooms are all great additions.
- And for those who like a little heat, add in some red chilli flakes.
- This works best in a conventional oven as a fan-assisted oven may dry the cheese out.
- Please do spray some olive oil spray before backing for the best results.
Meal Prep With This Vegan Casserole Pasta Bake
Vegan casseroles like this Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake are sooooo great for meal prep, since you can prep and assemble ahead of time, then store in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to bake. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to get supper on the table fast.
You can also fully cook this pasta bake, let it cool and divide into individual servings before storing in the fridge or freezer. Then pack it to go for a hearty lunch at the office, or simply grab and reheat anytime you need a simple, fuss-free meal.
Violife Vegan Alternative to Cheese
An amaaaaazing vegan alternative to cheese, Violife makes it so easy to put a vegan spin to all sorts of traditional cheese-based recipes. And since their products are free from all allergens and preservatives, everyone can dig in and enjoy. And peeps, they have really got us covered. In addition to their Original Flavour products (which I used in this recipe), they also offer Mozzarella Flavour Slices, Cheddar Block, Blu Block, and Prosociano Wedge. 
When making this Smoky Vegan Pasta Bake I used the Violife Original Block and grated it myself. But if you are short on time, simply pick up a bag of convenient Violife Original Grated and just mix it right in.
It is easier than ever to try cooking a vegan recipe, so why not pick up a packet of Violife from your local market and try it for yourself? You can find the Violife Original Flavour Slices at Asada, Co-op, Holland & Barrett, Ocado, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. Then make this delicious vegan pasta bake for your next Meatless Monday, or anytime you find yourself craving a warm and comforting casserole. 
Weight Watchers Points in This Vegan Pasta Bake
There are 12 Freestyle Points in a serving of Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake.
What To Serve With Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
Looking for the perfect accompaniment for this Vegan Pasta Bake? Whip up this Quick and Easy Instant Pot Broccoli. These Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts also make a delicious and healthy side dish. And why not finish this delicious meal with these easy to make Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Brownies.
More Vegan Pasta Recipes
7-Ingredient Coconut Vegan Pesto.
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Smoky Baked Vegan Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 500 g (17.5 oz) penne
- 200 g Violife Original grated (divided in half) you can also buy the Original grated or the Original Block and grate it yourself
- 100 g (3.5 oz) coconut cream
- 300 g (10.5 oz) tomato sauce
- 100 g (3.5 oz) olives
- 4 spring onions (scallions) chopped
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- olive oil
- salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 200C / 400F / gas 6.
- Add all ingredients (but only half the cheese) to a large bowl and thoroughly combine.
- Lightly oil a baking tray and then add in the pasta mix.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheese, spray the top with some olive oil spray.
- Bake in the oven for 25 mins. Remove, allow to cool for a couple of mins and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to change up the seasoning to suit your taste. For example, use your favourite Italian Seasoning mix, or swap the oregano for fresh basil and thyme.
- I cut up Violife Original Slices, but you can also buy the Violife Original Block and grate it yourself at home. Or to save time, pick up a bag of Violife Original Grated and just mix it right in.
- Want more veggies? Chopped spinach, diced bell pepper or sautéed mushrooms are all great additions.
- And for those who like a little heat, add in some red chilli flakes.
Loved this pasta bake! Tasty and easy to make!
Providing vegan recipes that just swap out real cheese for vegan cheese is lazy. Any new vegan could have figured that out.
Not to mention, VioLife is incredibly unhealthy, and well over 70% of vegans eat that way for health reasons. That stuff is about as healthy as margarine.
I was really hoping this was gonna be a legit recipe, as I crave a good baked ziti.
Pasta is my family favorite and cant wait to make this pasta recipe for them. This Pasta being vegan sounds more healthy too.
Absolutely love this recipe! It’s so flavorful and easy! Definitely one that I’ll be making again and again!
I loooove pasta and I’ve been trying to eat less dairy so this recipe is perfect! I can’t wait to make this for my husband and me!!
What a great vegan pasta dish. Just shows that vegan food can be comforting too.
This looks like the ultimate comfort food! Definitely going to have to get myself some Violife if it ends up looking this delicious!!