Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe

A comforting vegan baked ziti layered with mushrooms, cashew ricotta, and pasta. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

If making homemade cashew ricotta, start by placing cashews in a small pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse then transfer to a food processor with fresh water, salt, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy, set aside.
Preheat oven to 375F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente, according to package direction. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain.
As the pasta cooks, warm about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until they release their liquid. Add onion and garlic, saute for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant. Add spinach and cook for about 5 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat.
Transfer the cooked pasta to the skillet with the mushroom sauce and stir well to combine. Add ¼ cup of reserved pasta water at a time to loosen the sauce.
Spread about half of the mixture in a 9x13 baking dish. Layer with half of the vegan ricotta cheese, then with remaining pasta and sauce. Top with remaining vegan ricotta.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve warm.

How to Store

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Let the baked ziti cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or wrap tightly in foil and place in a freezer bag. You can freeze it in a casserole dish or portion it into individual servings. Store for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen. Reheat in a 350°F oven, covered with foil, for 10–15 minutes, or microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated through.

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving.