Go Back
+ servings
Creamy Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Bake

Creamy Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Bake

E D
You will love this delicious vegan spinach and artichoke pasta bake recipe. It's like having spinach and artichoke dip, but for dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8oz/ 225g pasta, such as shells, penne
  • 5oz 140g spinach (thawed if frozen, finely chopped if fresh)
  • 14 oz/400g can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 7oz 200g firm tofu or silken tofu
  • 1 1/4 cup/300ml of dairy-free milk such as almond, oat, or soy
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil or dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp miso
  • Topping:
  • 1/4 cup/30g breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs such as oregano thyme, rosemary
  • a good dash of salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to instruction and set aside. thaw the spinach if using frozen. Chop the artichoke hearts.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook until golden.
  • Transfer them to a blender with the rest of the sauce ingredients and blend everything until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta, spinach, chopped artichokes, and the blended sauce in a bowl. Toss to mix well.
  • Add the mixture onto a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the pasta with breadcrumbs, pepper flakes, herbs, and a little salt. For the perfect brown topping, spray or drizzle with some olive oil.
  • Bake the pasta at 400 F (205 C) for 22 mins.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, and serve.

Video

Notes

Store: Cool completely and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

  • As the pasta will bake in the sauce for an additional 20 minutes, you absolutely get away with undercooking the pasta a bit. At least make sure you don't overcook them before baking as they might turn too soft.
  • For some added spice, add in some chopped green chiles or jalapeños halfway through sauteeing the onions.
  • If you are using marinated canned artichokes, you might not need to add that many dried herbs.
  • Feel free to add a dash of Cajun seasoning for a Southern twist.
  • You could serve this vegan spinach pasta topped with sliced green onions for fancy date night presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal
Keyword creamy pasta, dairy-free pasta, pasta, pasta night, vegan pasta recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!