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Creamy Veggie Pasta Bake Recipe

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This Creamy Veggie Pasta Bake is a wholesome, comforting dish featuring roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic blended with vegan cream cheese and rigatoni pasta. Baked to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a delicious vegan meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small eggplant, chopped
  • 1 garlic bulb, cut in half

Dairy Alternatives & Pasta

  • 200 g vegan cream cheese
  • 300 g rigatoni pasta

Seasonings & Oils

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Place the sliced green and red bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped eggplant, and halved garlic bulb in a large baking dish.
  3. Season Vegetables: Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything to ensure an even coating of oil and seasoning.
  4. Add Vegan Cream Cheese: Place the 200 g of vegan cream cheese in the center of the mixed vegetables in the baking dish.
  5. Cover and Roast: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to soften and blend the flavors of the vegetables and cream cheese.
  6. Uncover and Continue Roasting: Remove the foil and roast uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to slightly brown and concentrate the flavors.
  7. Cook Rigatoni: While the vegetables are roasting, cook the rigatoni pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  8. Mix Roasted Garlic: Remove the roasted garlic bulb from the vegetables. Squeeze out the softened garlic cloves and mix the roasted garlic thoroughly into the vegetable and cream cheese mixture.
  9. Add Pasta: Combine the cooked rigatoni pasta with the creamy vegetable mixture, tossing well to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the pasta bake with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute rigatoni with penne or another short pasta shape if preferred.
  • For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or tofu.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after combining with pasta, as needed.
  • Make sure not to overcook pasta to keep it firm and avoid mushiness in the bake.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven for a comforting meal.

Keywords: vegan pasta bake, creamy veggie pasta, roasted vegetables pasta, rigatoni bake, vegan comfort food, Italian vegan recipe

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