Easy Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cashew cheese; 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours; 1/2 cup filtered water; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; pinch of salt; For the pasta bake; 500 grams gluten-free vegan penne pasta, cooked 2-3 mins less than packet directions; 2 500g jars of vegan pasta sauce; Cashew cheese (recipe above); Rocket or finely shredded kale, to serve

Servings: persons

For the cashew cheese
1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours
1/2 cup filtered water
1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon garlic granules
pinch of salt
For the pasta bake
500 grams gluten-free vegan penne pasta, cooked 2-3 mins less than packet directions
2 500g jars of vegan pasta sauce
Cashew cheese (recipe above)
Rocket or finely shredded kale, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
2
Cook pasta 2-3 minutes less than the packet directions. Strain and set aside.
3
Add all ingredients for the cashew cheese into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
4
Grease an 8-inch/20cm cake tin. Put a tray under in case the tomato sauce seeps through the tin during cooking.
5
Pour about 100g pasta sauce from one jar into the tin to cover the bottom. Fill cake tin with about half of the cooked pasta.
6
Add remaining 400g pasta sauce from the opened jar and pour about a quarter of your cashew cheese over the top. Add remaining pasta and pour contents of the second jar of sauce on top. Add remaining cashew cheese ensuring it is evenly spread over the top.
7
Place tin on tray in the oven and cook for around 20 minutes. Then, remove from oven and let stand to set for 10-15 minutes. Cut into slices and serve with rocket or kale.

654

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cashew cheese, 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours, 1/2 cup filtered water, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes, and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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