Portuguese Pasta Bake
A vegan pasta bake inspired by traditional Portuguese flavors. This hearty dish combines chewy pasta with a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with melted vegan cheese.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz rigatoni pasta
- ●2 cups fresh tomatoeschopped
- ●1 can portuguese black beansdrained and rinsed
- ●1 cup vegan mozzarella cheeseshredded
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, black beans, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomato sauce mixture, and chopped parsley. Mix well to combine.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded vegan mozzarella cheese.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.