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Vegan Baked Spaghetti is easy to make and has been a family favorite for years!

This pasta casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners, Game Days, and potlucks.

I like to serve this dish with Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread and a simple side salad to round out the meal.

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Ingredients, Tips, and Substitutions

  • spaghetti
  • olive oil
  • vegan ground beef – Can be omitted; no big deal.
  • yellow onion
  • garlic – Fresh is best but 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder will work in a pinch.
  • Italian seasoning – You can also use equal portions of dried oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • petite diced tomatoes – Nothing wrong with chunkier diced tomatoes; petite is just my personal preference for this recipe. You do you.
  • spaghetti sauce – Store bought sauce is nice for convenience but if you don’t have it on hand, Homemade Marinara Sauce is easy to whip up, with simple ingredients, in just a few minutes.
  • vegan mozzarella cheese – Sometimes I mix it up and swap cheddar cheese for the mozzarella. Both are good.
  • vegan Parmesan cheese

How to Make Vegan Baked Spaghetti

Cook the pasta. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions to just under al dente. Drain the pasta then return it to the cooking pot and set aside.

Brown the vegan meat. Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, crumble the vegan ground beef into the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps.

Add the aromatics. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until meat is browned. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning then continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

Stir in tomatoes and sauce. Add the diced tomatoes and spaghetti sauce, stirring to incorporate. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Toss with cooked pasta. Pour the sauce mixture into the pot with the cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat all of the noodles with sauce.

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Sprinkle with cheeses. Transfer to a prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.

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Bake for 30 minutes then serve hot.

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What to Do With Baked Spaghetti Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Enjoy!

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Baked Spaghetti

Easy to make and always a crowd favorite!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: dairy free, pasta, vegan

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 324kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 5 ounces vegan ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes undrained
  • 14 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package directions for just under al dente. Drain the pasta then return it to the cooking pot and set aside.

  • Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, crumble the vegan ground beef into the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until meat is browned.

  • Add the garlic and Italian seasoning then continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

  • Add the diced tomatoes and spaghetti sauce, stirring to incorporate. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Pour the sauce mixture into the pot with the cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat all of the noodles with sauce.

  • Transfer to a prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.

  • Bake for 30 minutes then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 4mg

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  1. Vance Payne

    Your recipie does not say how much spaghetti you should cook.

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      1 16-ounce package of spaghetti. Thank you for catching that! The recipe has been updated. 🙂

  2. Rebecca

    How much onion?

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      1/4 cup 🙂

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Vegan Baked Spaghetti - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks™ (2024)

FAQs

What spaghetti sauce is vegan? ›

You'll never run out of creative dinners with these jarred pasta sauces. The vegan-friendly brand Primal Kitchen offers No-Dairy Alfredo, Garlic Alfredo, and Vodka sauces! Primal Kitchen also has the hookup on various marinara sauces made with roasted garlic, basil, and crushed red chiles.

What can I substitute for meat in spaghetti? ›

So here's some of my other meat alternative recipes, sans gluten.
  • Vegan Sausage Crumbles (Tofu Based)
  • TVP: Vegan Chorizo.
  • TVP: Vegan Bacon Bits.
  • Portobello Bacon.
  • Vegan Shredded Chicken.
  • Vegan Meatballs.
  • Portobello Steaks.
  • TVP: Meatless Crumbles (substitute for ground beef)
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Is spaghetti vegan friendly? ›

Most spaghetti and pasta varieties are vegan. To be sure, check the ingredient list to make sure it doesn't contain eggs. You are, however, more likely to find eggs in fresh pasta vs. dried.

How do you add protein to spaghetti without meat? ›

Vegetarians – Fill up on protein by adding in protein-rich plant foods. Some of the best sources in the plant world include beans, legumes, lentils, soy like tofu or edamame, seeds and nuts and some whole grains like quinoa.

Can vegans eat ketchup? ›

To put it simply, yes, Heinz ketchup is vegan-friendly. Not only are all their ingredients plant-based, when it comes to Heinz tomato ketchup they've said 'we can confirm that the product is suitable for a vegan diet. Our sugar is not refined using bone char from animal bones. ' Making it entirely suitable for vegans.

What brand of pasta is vegan? ›

Many of Your Favorite Pastas Are Vegan

Popular brands like Barilla, Mueller's, and Ronzoni as well as store brands offer many varieties of vegan pasta. Brands such as Explore Cuisine carry all-vegan, organic, and gluten-free noodles and are widely available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Lassens, Costco, and Walmart.

What vegetables have more protein than meat? ›

VEGETARIAN FOODS PACKED WITH MORE PROTEIN THAN MEAT
  • BLACK BEANS. They contain 15g of protein in just a 1-cup serving, more than the amount in a chicken drumstick. ...
  • LENTILS. ...
  • TEMPEH. ...
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Is Prego spaghetti sauce vegan? ›

Are any Prego® sauces vegetarian or vegan? Yes!

Do vegans eat rice and pasta? ›

For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)

Is Olive Garden spaghetti sauce vegan? ›

At Olive Garden, it's all about the piping-hot breadsticks. These fluffy, garlic-topped appetizers are vegan—no modifications necessary. The marinara dipping sauce is also animal-free.

Why is garlic bread not vegan? ›

Generally speaking, the actual dough used in garlic bread is vegan. What could catch you out is the butter contents. Fortunately though, a lot of shop-bought garlic bread uses margarine or olive oil – so just make sure to check the ingredients first!

Is co*ke a vegan? ›

Coca‑Cola does not contain any ingredients derived from animal sources and can be included in a vegetarian or vegan diet.

How can I eat spaghetti without gaining weight? ›

Eating simple pasta without any veggies would mean loading up on carbs. Instead, add lots of sautéed veggies to your pasta, such as corn, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, olives and jalapeños. This will also reduce your overall consumption of carbs-loaded pasta and increase your fiber intake.

What is the best protein to add to spaghetti? ›

However, we know that no pasta is complete without some protein, and that is why we offer a variety of different protein options to pair with your pasta. You can complement any pasta with a side of chicken breast, skirt steak, shrimp, or grilled salmon to create the ideal meal.

What is a good protein substitute for pasta? ›

Beans. Mixing cannellini beans or chickpeas, or any type of bean for that matter, into your noodle dishes can help add 6 to 8 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving. Not only are you getting plant-based protein by embracing beans, but you're also getting a dose of fiber and important vitamins like folate.

Is Ragu traditional spaghetti sauce vegan? ›

The Answer: NO. Marinara is a basic tomato sauce commonly used for tossing with pasta or saucing pizza - it contains no meat. Ragu sauces contain meat - ragu contains meat. Bolognese Sauce is the first documented (1891) ragu.

Which tomato sauces are vegan? ›

  • Paesana Traditional Marinara Pasta Sauce — Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly and made with 100% Imported Italian Tomatoes - Packed in the USA, 25 oz (2 Pack) ...
  • Hoboken Farms Low Sodium Marinara Sauce - Keto Certified, No Sugar Added, Non GMO Project Verified, Kosher, Vegan, Plant Based, and Paleo Friendly (2-Pack)

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