Enjoy this vegan baked pasta with cauliflower, a creamy and satisfying dish that’s full of plant-based goodness.

Pasta al forno con cavolfiore vegana

The vegan baked pasta with cauliflower is a 100% plant-based comfort food! Simple and wholesome, it’s ideal for anyone looking to indulge in a rich and appetizing first course while following a dairy-free and animal product-free diet.

The secret to its creaminess lies in the vegan béchamel, made with oil and oat milk, which wraps the pasta and cauliflower in a velvety embrace. Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast that doesn’t help dough rise but enhances flavors, making it a popular ingredient amongst those on a vegan diet. It delivers the characteristic cheesy note that defines the gratin top.

Easy to prepare, vegan baked pasta with cauliflower is a great way to bring all the goodness of vegetables to the table in a light and inviting form!

Also try the baked pasta with soy béchamel and other vegan cauliflower pasta recipes:

• Cauliflower Ragù Pasta
• Penne with Five Cabages

Ingredients

• 200g pasta (your choice)
• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 500ml oat milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon flour (for béchamel)
• Breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions, but reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes to keep it al dente.
3. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and add flour; mix to make the roux.
4. Slowly add oat milk while whisking to prevent lumps, then add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Cook until thickened.
5. In a baking dish, layer the pasta, cauliflower florets, and vegan béchamel.
6. Top with breadcrumbs and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Total Time

Approximately 45 minutes.

Cuisine

Italian