Vegan Pasta Bake

This Vegan Pasta Bake is the ultimate easy vegan dinner recipe! Made with flavorful chopped veggies, protein-filled lentils, tomatoes, marina sauce, and your choice of pasta. Top it off with vegan cheesy goodness, then bake and enjoy! Every bite is so incredibly delicious.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 476kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

12 ounces pasta of choice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced red onion
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium bell pepper finely diced
2 medium carrots finely diced
1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup vegan parmesan
1 1/2 cups shredded vegan mozzarella

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Add the oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
Add in the garlic, diced pepper and carrots.
Saute for an additional 5 or so minutes.
Add in the lentils, diced tomatoes, marinara, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the cooked pasta, basil, and parmesan. Mix well to combine.
Transfer to a large casserole or baking dish.
Top with the mozzarella and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Enjoy!

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