Golden Crispy Zucchini Pasta Bake
This Vegan mouthwatering dish combines tender zucchini, al dente pasta, and a golden crispy topping for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Whether hosting a dinner party or simply craving a comforting homemade dinner, this recipe will surely impress. Prepare to savour the irresistible blend of textures and flavours in every bite!
Golden Crispy Zucchini Pasta Bake
4
servings20
minutes35
minutes341
kcal
Note: Nutrition info is with side salad & dressing.
Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis
2 cups (450g) tomato pasta sauce of choice
1⁄4 cup (35g) vegan mozzarella cheese 1⁄8 cup (10g) vegan Parmesan
salt and pepper
Filling:
12 oz. (340g) pack extra firm tofu pressed and drained
10 sundried tomatoes packed in oil
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1⁄4 cup (12g) chopped parsley
4 tbsp. Vegan Parmesan (store-bought) 1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
Side green salad:
4 cups (300g) lettuce
4 cups (300g) vegetables of choice 4 tbsp. salad dressing of choice
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into long, thin strips. Sprinkle each slice with a little salt and place onto a baking tray lined with a paper towel. Set aside to allow the salt to extract excess water from the zucchinis.
- Place the drained and pressed tofu, sundried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, chopped parsley, vegan Parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic cloves into a food processor. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and pulse to a rough consistency.
- Pour 2 cups of pasta sauce into a cast iron or oven-proof pan and set aside. Pat off excess water from the zucchini slices. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the tofu filling along each zucchini slice. Roll up the zucchini with the filling and place into the cast iron pan. Repeat this process until all the zucchini slices are filled.
- Sprinkle with vegan Parmesan and vegan mozzarella. Place the pan into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until pasta sauce is bubbling in the middle.
- Serve with a side of green salad of choice.
