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bowl of sundried tomato pasta bake, placed next to a fork and spoon, on a grey background, shot from above

Vegan Sundried Tomato Pasta Bake Recipe

A vegan version of a family classic in a rich and creamy sauce topped with a creamy cheesy layer.
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Vegan Pasta Bake Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 5 large sundried tomato roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 10-12 olives
  • Pinch of chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mixed Italian herbs
  • 3 Gosh! Sausages optional

Pasta

  • 175 g red lentil pasta

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 50 g Cashew Parm
  • Approximately 100ml almond milk

Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 180C/350F.
  2. Place the chopped onion in a saucepan on medium heat with some oil. Leave to fry for a few minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and pepper to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes until the onion and pepper are soft through.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar, mixed herbs, olives, and pinch chilli flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes. It should have thickened and deepened in colour, add a little water if you need to whilst cooking.
  5. Make the sauce. Add vegan butter to a small saucepan on low heat. Once melted add the cashew parm and mix until it forms a paste.
  6. Gradually add the milk and whisk continuously until smooth and thickened. Set aside.
  7. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and place in an oven proof dish.
  8. Taste and season the tomato sauce and pour over the pasta with the sausage. Stir well.
  9. Pour the sauce over the top so it is evenly distributed and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  10. The sauce should have firmed and the sides crispy and bubbling.

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Notes: The Gosh! Sausages come ready to eat so do not need cooking before adding to the bake. If you’re using another brand that isn’t ready to eat, cook them at the same time as you’re making the sauce.