Vegan Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese (Easy + Oil-Free Option)

Name: Vegan Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese (Easy + Oil-Free Option)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 7 oz. vegan beef crumbles or crumbled sausage (optional; we used Light Life Gimme Lean); 32 oz. marinara sauce* (see notes); 1 large handful fresh basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano); 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight* (see notes); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice); 3 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour); 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 1 lb. ziti or penne noodles; ~1/2 cup vegan ricotta cheese (homemade or store-bought like Kite Hill); Vegan parmesan, for garnish (optional; homemade or store-bought like Good Planet); Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

We are so excited to share with you our take on this Italian classic. Get ready for the best vegan baked ziti recipe out there! Moist and creamy, filled with homemade vegan mozzarella and ricotta cheeses and just like grandma used to make. It's easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners and too dang good to pass up on.

Updated at: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:13:36 GMT