How to Make Vegan Pasta and Lentil Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in? Look no further than this Vegan Pasta and Lentil Casserole! This dish is not only packed with flavor, but it’s also full of protein and nutrients, making it a great option for anyone following a vegan or plant-based diet.

What makes this casserole so special is the combination of hearty lentils and comforting pasta, all baked together in a creamy and savory sauce. The result is a satis...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 head garlic, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Japanese eggplant, halved and sliced
  • 6 cups diced buttercup squash
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups small pasta shells
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 (.75 ounce) package basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • ½ teaspoon hot paprika (Optional)
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine oil, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, Japanese eggplant, and buttercup squash sequentially, stirring well after each addition.
  • Stir tomatoes into the Dutch oven. Stir in red lentils; add pasta shells. Pour in stock; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is almost fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  • Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste together in a small bowl. Pour into the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add basil, paprika, and black pepper; stir once more.
  • Nutrition

    475 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1465mg