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

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.

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.

Sprinkle with cheeses. 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.

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.

Enjoy!

More Easy Pasta Recipes to Try!

Garlic Spaghetti

Easy Cheesy Tetrazzini

Vegan Sausage and Peppers Pasta