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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.

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    • thiswifecooks

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

  2. Rebecca

    How much onion?

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    • thiswifecooks

      1/4 cup 🙂

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

FAQs

Which pastas are vegan? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, rotini, and any other type—is 100 percent vegan. To know for sure, simply check the ingredients on your package! Sometimes, you might see “egg” listed as an ingredient in “fresh” pastas, so avoid those—but generally, pasta contains no animal-derived ingredients.

How long is leftover spaghetti good? ›

According to USDA guidelines, you should use most cooked leftovers within 3-4 days if it is properly stored. Spaghetti needs to be stored in a refrigerator that is 40 degrees F or below. Food should be refrigerated at room temperature within 2 hours of serving and placed in a shallow airtight container.

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!

What is the healthiest pasta for vegans? ›

Vegans can eat whole grain pasta as long as it does not include egg or other non-vegan ingredients. Whole grain pasta is also plant-based in most cases, but be sure to read the ingredients before purchasing. Whole-grain pasta has the added benefit of extra fiber and is a good addition to any vegan diet.

Is it OK to eat 5 day old spaghetti? ›

The Bottom Line is spaghetti or pasta has an average shelf life of 3 to 5 days before it reaches its expiration date. If you attempt to eat this pasta past 5 or 6 days, it can cause you potential food poisoning. And some of those symptoms are diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, etc..

Can you eat 10 day old spaghetti? ›

Cooked pasta that is over 5 days old can contain a foodborne bacteria that can make you sick. Uncooked pasta's shelf life is almost forever. Once the pasta is cooked or purchased already cooked, it should be eaten within 5 days. Don't think you'll get sick but the pasta won't have a freshness to it.

Is it OK to eat spaghetti left out overnight? ›

Rice and pasta can contain bacteria whose spores survive the cooking process. If boiled rice or pasta are left out at 12-14o C for a long time (more than 4-6 hours), it can become extremely dangerous to eat. At this temperature the spore producing bacteria can form heat resistant toxins.

How do you know if pasta is vegan? ›

As pasta usually only contains two or three ingredients, it takes very little time to check. If it has wheat (often durum wheat) and water, then it's vegan. If it also contains eggs, then it's not. In most restaurants, the pasta will be vegan, but in fancy restaurants, it is likely to be fresh and will contain egg.

Are all pastas vegan? ›

Unfortunately, not all pasta is vegan. We've found pastas of all varieties, from spaghetti to lasagna noodles, with eggs in the ingredient lists. But don't worry—there are widely available vegan pastas that don't involve eggs or dairy and don't skimp on the texture you've come to love.

What pasta is not vegan? ›

yes, most dry pasta is vegan. The general everyday dry pasta in shapes like spaghetti, linguini, fettuccini, fusilli, penne, orzo, jumbo shells, manicotti, lasagna noodles, and elbow macaroni are usually vegan. The fresh pasta sold in the refrigerated section usually contains eggs and is therefore not vegan.

Is all pasta vegan friendly? ›

Yes, pasta can be eaten if you're vegan. Most pasta is made from wheat flour and water, both of which are vegan. However, some pasta may contain eggs or milk, so it's important to check the label before you buy it. You can also find vegan pasta made with alternative flours, such as chickpea flour or lentil flour.

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