Vegan Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

The Vegan Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a tasty meal and has 365 calories per serving. This meal takes forty-five minutes to prepare and serve it at holidays, feasts, lunches, functions, festivals, or events. It contains spaghetti, olive oil, vegan cream cheese, unsweetened vegan milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, marinara suace, black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and parsley. We may keep this meal with garden salad, roasted broccoli, vegan garlic bread, whole wheat dinner rolls, vegan breadsticks, crispy baked tofu, or lentil soup. You may keep this Vegan Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti in the refrigerator for four days.

STATS:

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 365 kcal
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving Size: 1 generous portion
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Main
• Servings: 6
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Large pot
• Colander
• Measuring cups
• Oven
• Aluminum foil
• Measuring spoons
• Wooden spoon
• 9×13-inch baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

PASTA:

• 12 oz spaghetti
• One tbsp. olive oil

CREAM CHEESE LAYER:

• 8 oz softened vegan cream cheese
• Half tsp. onion powder
• 1 cup unsweetened vegan milk
• Quarter tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• Half tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

TOMATO LAYER:

• Half tsp. dried basil
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• One tsp. Italian seasoning

GARNISH:

• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SPAGHETTI:

• It is th base of the recipe that give structure and hold the creamy sauce. Use whole wheat spaghetti to give additional fiber and nutrients to the dish.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil prevent stickness and improves the overall texture of the dish. Use melted vegan butter as per your preference.

VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:

• This is the key component to make creamy texture of the pasta. It melts into the sauce and include tangy taste similar to the traditional cream cheese. You may use cashew-based cream cheese as an alternative.

VEGAN MILK:

• Vegan milk make smooth sauce and thins the cream cheese. You may use soy milk for extra protein, white oat milk for creaminess, or cashew milk as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• It gives savory taste without using dairy items. Nutritionl yeast provide depth and richness to the sauce. If nutritional yeast is not available, use vegan parmesan as an alternative.

MARINARA SAUCE:

• Marinara sauce include tomato layer that maintain the richness of the cream cheese. It gives acidity and savory taste. You may use tomato basil sauce as another choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, warm the oven to 375°F and cook the spaghetti as per the box guidelines.
2. Then drain your pasta and toss with olive oil.
3. Whisk vegan cream cheese, vegan milk, nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
4. Mix marinara sauce, dried basil, and Italian seasonung in another bowl.
5. Include half of the tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of  dish and include cooked spagheti.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture and toss gently to coat the pasta.
7. Then include remaining tomato sauce on top and loosely cover with foil to bake for 200 minutes.
8. Now remove the foil and bake for ten minutes.
9. Lastly, take out the dish and sprinkle parsly on cooled spaghetti.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

• Garden Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Mixed Greens Salad
• Lemon Arugula Salad

SOUPS:

• Tomato Basil Soup
• Lentil Soup
• Vegetable Soup
• Minestrone Soup

TIPS:

• Avoid overcooking the spagheti to not make it too soft while baking.
• Let the vegan cream cheese get soft before mixing for smoother sauce.
• To make the sauce thick, let your pasta rest.
• Utilize high-quality marinara sauce for the better taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep the leftovers in the box for four days.

FREEZER:

• You may freeze the cooled pasta for 90 days.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish early?

• Yes, assemble it one day in advance and bake before use.

Is my recipe gluten-free?

• Yes, if you use certified gluten-free spaghetti.

Should I use another pasta shape?

• Use penne, rotini, or fettuccine as another idea.

Why do I feel my sauce is thick?

• You may add extra vegan milk to loosen your sauce.

Can I include vegetables in this spaghetti?

• Yes, add spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, or zucchini as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 44 grams

Protein: 10 g

Fat: 13 grams

Iron: 2.8 mg

Calcium: 110 milligrams

Sodium: 640 mg

Total Carbs: 50 g

Fiber: 6 grams

Calories: 365 kcal

Potassium: 420 milligrams

Vitamin A: 850 IU