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    Baked Rigatoni with Vegan Meat Sauce

    Published: Aug 2, 2020 by Richa 81 Comments

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    Vegan Baked Rigatoni is an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love! No precooking the pasta or the lentils! This comforting pasta is made in one pan with rigatoni, lentil bolognese, and cheesy tofu mozzarella topping. Gluten-free & soy-free &  Nut-free options.Jump to Recipe

    overhead shot of a white casserole dish with vegan baked rigatoni

    You’re going to love this recipe for Vegan Baked Rigatoni! It’s basically a lazy lasagna! Absolutely perfect for when company comes over and you want to please everyone, vegans and carnivores alike. super easy to make this as a busy weeknight dinner because it’s so quick.

    It can be made gluten-free if needed or whole grain. For that cheesy topping I went with non-dairy tofu mozzarella cheese which is just blended up tofu and is quick and easy and creamy! You make it in the blender and it takes just seconds to make.

    For the “ragu” I went with a simple vegan lentil bolognese that is basically just marinara, lentils, Italian herbs! DONE. How easy is this?

    side view of a casserole dish with baked vegan rigatoni with tofu mozzarella

    vegan baked rigatoni in a white casserole
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    4.97 from 31 votes

    Vegan Baked Rigatoni with Vegan Lentil Meat Sauce

    Vegan Baked Rigatoni is an easy weeknight meal ! No pre-cooking the pasta, no precooking the lentils needed for This comforting one-dish pasta made with rigatoni, lentil bolognese and cheesy tofu mozzarella topping. Gluten free option, Nutfree option . 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time54 mins
    Total Time59 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: baked rigatoni, vegan baked ziti, vegan pasta bake
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 384kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    For the pasta

    • 1 lb (450 g) Uncooked rigatoni or penne or ziti
    • 28 oz (740 g) jar of pasta sauce or marinara sauce or tomato basil sauce
    • 1/3 cup (60 g) dried split red lentils or 1/4 cup of red lentils + 1/4 cup of coarsely chopped walnut for best texture
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tsp (1) italian seasoning Or mix of basil, oregano or thyme
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 cups (480 ml) water

    For the tofu mozzarella topping

    • 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu or silken tofu
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp miso or 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast
    • 3/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) water
    • 2 tsp flour

    Instructions

    • In 9 X 13 inch pan, add the pasta and distribute evenly. Add the pasta sauce, lentils, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning and water. And mix well. If the pasta sauce does not have enough salt, add some salt and mix really well and even it out with a spatula. Cover with foil and bake at 350F (180c ) for 50 minutes
    • For the tofu mozzarella, blend all the ingredients until smooth, taste and adjust salt and flavor and set aside. (For Soyfree, use my liquid cashew mozzarella)
    • Remove the pan from the oven and carefully remove the foil. Now pour the tofu mozzarella over the Pasta and put it back into the oven and broil it for 3-4 mins until browning, Add a drizzle of olive oil and pepper flakes and serve.

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    Notes

    • You can add sautéed mushroom or veggies or spinach etc along with the pasta sauce for variation.
    • if you don't have Italian seasoning, use a mix of basil, oregano and thyme
    • Yes, the cheese mixture will be thin and runny. That’s ok. It will thicken in the oven.
    • add 1 cup more pasta sauce for saucier result. Different pasta brands and lentils can absorb moisture differently. 
    • You can use nutritional yeast instead of miso paste.
    • For gluten-dree, substitute sturdy gluten-free pasta 
    • to make soyfree mozzarella use my cashew mozzarella

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Baked Rigatoni with Vegan Lentil Meat Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 384 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 466mg20%
    Potassium 730mg21%
    Carbohydrates 72g24%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 16g32%
    Vitamin A 532IU11%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Baked Rigatoni Ingredients:

    •  rigatoni – you could use penne pasta or ziti any other tube-shaped pasta you like.
    • pasta sauce, or marinara sauce or tomato basil sauce are the base for our vegan ragu. No shame in using store-bought here but you can of course make your own using my recipe for Chunky Tomato Sauce.
    • red lentils or 1/4 cup of lentils + 1/4 cup of coarse chopped walnut stand in for the meat and add that bolognese feel to this baked rigatoni recipe.
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar adds some sweetness and acidity.
    • I use garlic and Italian seasoning to spruce up the tomato sauce even more!
    • For the tofu mozzarella topping, we blend silken or firm tofu and olive oil with some secret cheesy ingredients  (garlic +onion powder, miso paste) until super smooth and creamy.
    • lemon juice adds some freshness
    • We also add some flour to the cheese that will activate once the sauce hits the heat and thicken it up.
    • to make a soyfree mozzarella use my cashew mozzarella.

     

    overhead shot of ingredients needed for making vegan baked rigatoni

    Tips & Substitutions:

    • If you don’t have Italian seasoning, use a mix of basil, oregano or thyme
    • Yes, the cheese mixture will be thin and runny. That’s ok. It will thicken in the oven.
    • You can use nutritional yeast instead of miso paste.
    • For gluten-free, substitute sturdy gluten-free pasta (such as a corn and quinoa blend).
    • For nut-free, skip the walnuts and add more lentils.
    • You can add some cooked veggies or sautéed greens to the lentil and pasta mixture if you’d like!

    overhead shot of casserole dish with raw pasta, marinara and red lentils

    In 9 X 13 inch pan, add the raw pasta, and distribute evenly. Add the pasta sauce, lentils, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and water.

    ingredients for making baked vegan rigatoni tossed in a casserole dish


    And mix well. If the pasta sauce does not have enough salt, add some more and mix really well, and even it all out with a spatula. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350F for 50 minutes

    overhead shot of vegan baked rigatoni before vegan tofu cheese sauce is added

    For the tofu mozzarella, blend all the ingredients until smooth and set aside.

    Vegan Tofu Mozzarella Cheese sauce poured on top of baked rigatoni

    Remove the pan from the oven and carefully remove the foil. Now pour the tofu mozzarella over the baked rigatoni pasta and put it back into the oven and broil it for 3-4 mins until browning, Add a drizzle of olive oil and pepper flakes and serve

    overhead shot of a casserole dish with vegan baked rigatoni with tofu mozzarella

    How to store this Baked Rigatoni :

    This pasta bake can be frozen. Once cooked, let it cool completely, then cover tightly with foil and freeze. When ready to serve, bake at 350 degrees for 20 mins or until warm. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days, making it a great meal prep for lunches.

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    1. Ange

      November 12, 2022 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      My new favourite recipe. I used chickpea spiral pasta with the cashew mozzarella topping and was perfect. Thank you

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        November 14, 2022 at 2:11 pm

        Yum!

        Reply
    2. Terri

      April 14, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious!! Four of us pretty much polished off the entire 9×13 dish!! I would definitely recommend adding the mushrooms and spinach. I sauted them together, added to pasta and think it was a great add.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 15, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        nice job

        Reply
    3. Jared

      March 26, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      How do I know if the red lentils are fully cooked? What should I do if they are a tad crunchy after 5 minutes?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 26, 2022 at 12:46 pm

        If you are using split red lentils, they will cook in the 50 minutes. Let the dish sit for another 10-15 mins with the oven off, the reman at heat will cook them. They are not supposed to get too much has they should have some texture as a meat sub

        Reply
    4. Manpreet

      February 26, 2022 at 10:46 am

      This has become a staple in my household. So easy and delicious! I add spinach and substitute vegan soy crumbles for the lentils. Very hearty! Thank you, Richa!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 28, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        sounds perfect

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 28, 2022 at 5:24 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this several times, and it’s delicious. This last time, I made a half-batch and it fit nicely in an old Pyrex “French white” oval baking dish. I used 8 oz of ziti and basically halved everything else. Thank you, Richa, for another wonderful recipe. 🙏🏼

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 28, 2022 at 3:02 pm

        oh yes, I know that dish as well

        Reply
    6. JJ

      January 09, 2022 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      Very easy and tasty! Next time I’ll add the extra cup of sauce right away (didn’t see that tip til later and added it before broiling). Forgot to add chopped garlic but drizzled garlic olive oil over the dish at the end. Everything worked out and tasted great. Thanks for another winning recipe!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 10, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        oooops. it’s all good, thanks JJ

        Reply
    7. Kari

      September 24, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves this recipe, especially my son. I made this in the oven and on the stovetop. Both were great, but I prefer the stovetop. I cooked it over low heat once it boiled so it wouldn’t stick for about 50 minutes so the lentils were cooked. I added the cheese sauce with about 20 minutes left. I mixed it in, and the sauce was so creamy and good!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 24, 2021 at 11:51 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    8. Jessica

      September 15, 2021 at 10:36 am

      I want to try making this in an Instant Pot. I’ve looked at a few IP pasta recipes and am ready to experiment, but figured I should ask the expert first. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 17, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        yay! follow the guidelines for my ziti: https://www.veganricha.com/instant-pot-ziti-with-tomato-sauce/“>Instant Pot Ziti with Tomato Sauce 20 Mins!

        Reply
    9. Christina A Gomez

      March 29, 2021 at 6:05 am

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and ridiculously easy! I split this it o two pans, so my husband could have a real-cheese version and we were both pleased. I’ll be making this again.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 29, 2021 at 8:33 pm

        thanks for popping in ♡

        Reply
    10. Rachel

      January 06, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Another winner! This was my first time making any type of vegan “cheese”, because I’ve always been so dubious of them, but it turned out great! My omnivore husband said the cheese was “a little odd, but not bad.” We both agreed that it was good as its own thing – it was like a cousin of cheese – if you weren’t just looking for actual cheese, and definitely worked well with the dish!

      I didn’t have rigatoni on hand, but I had everything else, so I just used some whole wheat lasagna noodles which I broke up and basically made haphazard lasagna. I also subbed the nuts for textured vegetable protein. Definitely recommend to anyone else reading who is, like me, skeptical of this “cheese” creation – give it a go! It was really easy and tasty! I’ve been eating it all week!

      Reply
    11. Shanna

      December 16, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      I’m going to make tonight. Do I need to cook lentils or throw them in dry? Thank you !!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 16, 2020 at 7:41 pm

        nope – raw/ dry, they’ll cook with everything else to become the sauce.

        Reply
    12. Mandee

      December 14, 2020 at 10:22 am

      I’ve made this once and everyone, including my selective 18 month old, absolutely loved it! I’m out of red lentils and was wondering how you think this recipe would work with green lentils?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 16, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        Excellent – not in this recipe they won’t bc they require linger cooking time than red..

        Reply
    13. Cindy

      December 10, 2020 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      My stars- so very easy- no mess- our new favorite dish. So easy😁 Our non vegan daughter raved about this dish. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

      Reply
    14. Anne B

      December 06, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      SUCH a good recipe! My 2 and 4 year old love it too. Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipes!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 06, 2020 at 12:31 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    15. Brenda

      December 04, 2020 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. Hearty recipe.

      Reply
    16. Ingrid

      October 28, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today. It was awesome! I did put in some mushrooms, and later remembered that I forgot to sauté them first. But they seemed to be fine without.
      I used 1/4 c red lentils and 1/4 c walnuts. I only had extra firm tofu on hand, so that is what I used. Forgot the olive oil, which would have helped maybe to make it more smooth. But I drizzled some on top when it was finished.
      I used a large can of crushed tomatoes and maybe 1 cup of Tomato Sauce and Italian Seasoning.
      Normally I only use whole wheat pasta, but for this I made an exception, because that is what was available in the store.
      Next time I will use Silken Firm Tofu and use the oil in the mixture and maybe a little more nutritional yeast.
      But all in all, it was easy and fast in preparation, we loved it and I will certainly make it again. Thank you Richa for another great recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 28, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Awesome! Extra firm would def need a bit more seasoning as it’s more bulky. Mushrooms are def great in there

        Reply
    17. Coleman Kelly

      September 07, 2020 at 10:07 am

      We made this to the specs and it was very good! Took it the next level my swapping in 1lb of Impossible meat for the lentils, adding broccoli, and doubling the spices. We would’ve added spinach but ran out. This is probably one of my favorite Vegan Richa recipes!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 07, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        whole. other. level.

        Reply
        • Coleman Kelly

          September 07, 2020 at 4:09 pm

          we owe you so much! 🙌🙌🙌

          Reply
    18. Nikki

      September 06, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      This was really yummy ! I did change a bit. I can never get lentils to cook in a tomato sauce so I boiled them first, and I also cooked the pasta a little. Left out the extra water, but put in extra tomato sauce instead. Added blanched spinach to the sauce. Put everything in the oven for 30 mins, then added the mozz.
      I didn’t add the mushrooms I wanted, I was lazy and didn’t feel like chopping and sauteing.
      Even though I pre-boiled some things it was still really easy! Will make again!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 07, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        sounds great. thanks for the feedback

        Reply
    19. Carol

      August 31, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Really good. Really easy.. I didn’t use the lentils. Added a pound-ish of raw chopped mushrooms and reduced the water by half.
      Knocked it out of the park again Richa!

      Reply
    20. Hilly

      August 25, 2020 at 2:30 am

      4 stars
      Another fab recipe! The only thing I would do next time is just cook it for another 10 or 15 minutes. We like our pasta al dente, but there were a few rigatoni that were just a wee bit too firm. Other than that, a great recipe to pop in the oven and get on with something else. Thanks again mate! 💚

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 25, 2020 at 5:41 am

        Ovens and pans differ so definitely adjust times a bit as needed

        Reply
    21. Teresa

      August 24, 2020 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Just made this and it was delicious! Added fresh spinach. Thank you for yet another awesome recipe! Will definitely make it again and again.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 25, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        thanks for stopping by – that’s great

        Reply
        • Jared

          March 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

          5 stars
          How do I know if the red lentils are fully cooked? What should I do if they are a tad crunchy after 5 minutes?

          Reply
    22. Erin

      August 18, 2020 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was great! I added chopped spinach, mushrooms, Chinese eggplant, and grated carrots. This is a great recipe to sneak in extra veggies if you have kids or significant others that don’t love veggies! I couldn’t really tell all those veggies were in there. This recipe is omnivore boyfriend approved and I will definitely be making again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    23. Rewari

      August 17, 2020 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. It was surprisingly easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 18, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        Yes! that’s what I love to hear!!!

        Reply
    24. BWeaves

      August 15, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Richa! This recipe is brilliant! I added a defrosted package of chopped spinach and used penne instead of rigatoni because I had it in my pantry. My husband thought the casserole was Greek Pastitsio. It was delicious.

      Reply
    25. Miranda

      August 13, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Ahh this was so good! Made it for dinner tonight and I am so impressed! We have 5 kids from one year to 10 and everyone got second servings 😍 adding to our rotation m. Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 13, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    26. Stephanie S

      August 09, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was SO GOOD! Thank you for this easy recipe! I especially like that it’s healthy, but all of these ingredients are shelf stable so I can pull them out of the pantry for a quick and easy meal. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 10, 2020 at 7:59 am

        I’m SO glad you enjoyed this! 🙂

        Reply
    27. Dena Fagan

      August 09, 2020 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      What do you think about adding sliced zucchini? Can I add it raw with the pasta at the beginning?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 10, 2020 at 3:29 pm

        that will be fine as long as the slices are not too thick – try to slice them 1/8″ or 2-3 mm.

        Reply
    28. Julia Vu

      August 08, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      I just bought red lentils to try out this recipe! Just wondering what the balsamic vinegar is for and if there are any other substitutions or if I can omit it? Thanks Richa

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 08, 2020 at 10:26 pm

        You can use 2 tbsp wine instead

        Reply
    29. Nourah Alq

      August 08, 2020 at 9:50 am

      This super easy and looks so delicious! Im definitely going to try it, thank you for sharing the recipe <3

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 08, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        i’m excited for you!

        Reply
    30. Suzy

      August 06, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made this a couple nights ago and we enjoyed dinner for 3 days! It was so delicious and the tofu sauce on top was such a great addition! I added some fresh onion and 1 tsp of red pepper flakes to the sauce because we like spice. I love how customizable this recipe is. It was full of flavor and so simple to put together. Recipe is a definite keeper! Thank you for posting.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 06, 2020 at 11:50 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    31. Sandra

      August 06, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Just made a half batch of this because it seemed like an awful lot of food. BIG mistake. This is super yummy and we tore through it like dogs.
      Be sure to do the walnuts. They bring out something special.

      Thanks Richa!

      Reply
    32. Nancy

      August 06, 2020 at 6:10 am

      My mouth is watering! dish is so delicious.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 06, 2020 at 10:22 am

        yay!

        Reply
    33. Sarah Compter

      August 04, 2020 at 7:53 am

      Love your recipes on the blog and in the cookbooks! Have you ever mixed the pasta and sauce early in the day, and baked at dinner time? Or, would the pasta have too much time to absorb the liquid before baking?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 04, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        thank you kindly for your support. That would be fine if you did that – no problem

        Reply
        • Sarah

          August 05, 2020 at 5:43 am

          5 stars
          It worked great! I put the casserole together at about 10 a.m., mixed up the tofu cream sauce, and then baked at dinnertime. It was perfect… and delicious! This was SO easy and SO yummy.

          Reply
          • Richa

            August 05, 2020 at 8:14 am

            Awesome!

            Reply
    34. Sean

      August 04, 2020 at 1:21 am

      I’m wondering if I can leave the oil out of the tofu mozzarella?

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 04, 2020 at 9:29 am

        Yes

        Reply
    35. Danielle

      August 03, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was very tasty.

      I used extra firm tofu for the creamy sauce which turned out a pleasant ricottaesque texture. I used both doenjang and a teaspoon of nutritional yeast in the creamy sauce, and it ended up salty enough for us without any added salt. I also used about 1.5 tsp white vinegar in the sauce instead of lemon as I’d run out of lemon.

      For the tomato sauce, I just chucked a whole bunch of spices (Costco 21 seasoning blend; granulated onion & garlic, oregano, basil, tsp nutritional yeast) into a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes. Great for us without any added salt (canned tomatoes had salt). Oh, and I added a chopped red pepper, and used the lentils + walnuts option. Next time I think I will add some greens if I have them.

      The pasta and lentils cooked for me in about 1 hour 20 minutes/80 minutes.

      Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 03, 2020 at 7:23 pm

        Awesome! Yes the added volume of veggies and chunkier tomatoes plus ovens that vary will add some time.

        Reply
    36. Jason

      August 03, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight and it is so good! Although it takes awhile to bake, it’s very easy to put together. I will definitely be adding this to our rotation 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 04, 2020 at 11:10 pm

        It’s like lasagna , takes a while but hardly any active time in the kitchen!

        Reply
    37. Judith Dolgin

      August 03, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner today. I added in some sauteed broccoli, used nutritional yeast instead of miso (as you suggest) and used a gluten free corn/rice pasta and gf flour. So easy, yummy and creamy. Thank you, Richa!

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 03, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    38. Nina

      August 03, 2020 at 1:32 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for fabulous recipe. I am going to try this out. Do you think I could I use the french Bjoux Vert canned lentils in place or red lentils. I would still add the walnuts?

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 03, 2020 at 1:47 am

        Yes you can add the drained lentils. You don’t need walnuts

        Reply
    39. Tara

      August 02, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this. I used whole wheat pasta, added chopped fresh spinach and added maybe a 1/4 cup of plain canned tomato sauce (I like saucy pasta). But followed everything else to the letter. It was perfect.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 02, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    40. Jude Wilson

      August 02, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Looks delish. Could you use chickpea pasta?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 03, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        Absolutely

        Reply
    41. Cat

      August 02, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Are you supposed to boil/cook the pasta normally before using it in this recipe, or are you supposed to use raw/uncooked pasta and it absorbs liquid from the sauce?

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 02, 2020 at 10:53 am

        It’s uncooked. Let me clear that in the recipe

        Reply
    42. Chris

      August 02, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Richa,
      Would I need to adjust the baking time for wheat pasta?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 02, 2020 at 10:31 am

        Should work just fine. Check a pasta noodle from The center when you take it out before adding the cheese drizzle

        Reply

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