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    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake

    Published: Apr 15, 2017 · Modified: Jan 2, 2019 by Richa 13 Comments

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    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Casserole with Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella make a great Cauliflower Parmigiana. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free

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    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    This Cauliflower Parmesan Bake you all has everything you want in the parmigiana, Crispy Cauliflower, tomatoey sauce and all the cheesyness. 

    The process is pretty short and straightforward. Bake the cauliflower slices to cook and roast them to al dente. Then top with some vegan mozzarella and herbed breadrumb mixture and place over the pasta mixture. Bake until hot and bubble and crispy. You can also bread the cauliflower and bake instead.  Make it whichever way. Serve with some rusty garlic bread. 

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    More pastas from the blog. 

    • Pumpkin Sage Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce and crisp Sage 
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    Bake the Cauliflower slices

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com


    Assemble your bake

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Add cauliflower on top. 

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Add the mozzarella and breadcrumb mixture. 

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Bake to melt the cheese and crisp the top. Serve! Make it and let me know how it worked out. Please Rate the recipe too!

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

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    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella make a great Cauliflower Parmigiana. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free. Makes 1 9 by 9 dish
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Italian, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 inch (0.25 inch) slices from half a head of cauliflower
    • olive oil to brush
    • 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
    • salt and pepper
    • 8 oz (226.8 g) pasta
    • 2.5 cups (312.5 g) of marinara or tomato basil sauce plus more for serving
    • vegan mozzarella slices such as miyoko's kitchen
    • or use my cashew mozzarella
    • or use my cauliflower alfredo

    Coating:

    • 1/3 cup (36 g) breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) paprika smoked or regular
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) onion powder
    • 1 tsp italian herb blend
    • pepper flakes as needed

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F/ 200ºc.
    • Place cauliflower slices on parchment lined sheet. Spray or brush olive oil. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Bake for 17 to 18 minutes. *See alternate breaded cauliflower in notes.
    • Meanwhile, Boil the water for the pasta in a saucepan, add the pasta and cook to al dente. Drain and add to a baking dish.
    • Add marinara or tomato basil sauce and toss to coat. Add 1/4 cup water on the edges.
    • Place the baked cauliflower on the pasta. Spread vegan mozzarella slices on the cauliflower.
    • In a bowl mix breadcrumbs with vegan parm. Sprinkle this all over the cauliflower slices and the pasta.
    • Bake at 400 degrees F  / 200ºc for 20 to 25 minutes or until mozzarella is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil leaves and pepper flakes. Serve with crusty garlic bread and additional marinara on top.

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    Notes

    Breaded Cauliflower Method:
    Double the breadcrumb mixture and put in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, add 1/3 cup aquafaba (chickpea brine), or 2 flax eggs(2 tbsp flax seed meal mixed with 5 tbsp water).
    Dip the cauliflower slice in aquafaba bowl, then in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place on baking sheet, spray oil on top and bake for 18 minutes.
    Proceed with the pasta assembly.
    ** Heat the blended cashew mozzarella cream in a skillet over medium heat until evenly thickened (3 mins, stir occasionally),to use as mozzarella.
    To make this gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free breadcrumbs
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 245 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Sodium 617mg27%
    Potassium 401mg11%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 585IU12%
    Vitamin C 19.3mg23%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 2.1mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake. Pasta, marinara sauce, Crispy Cauliflower slices coated in breadcrumbs and spices, and vegan mozzarella. Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

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    1. Nadina

      February 10, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Hi Richa’
      I see cauliflower Alfredo sauce on ingredients- but I don’t see any mention of it in instructions.When do I use the sauce.

      Thank you.
      Nadina

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 10, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Its vegan mozzarella slices or my vegan mozz cream link or cauliflower alfredo. Use either at the point where The instruction says oat the cauliflower with vegan mozza.

        Reply
    2. anne

      December 30, 2017 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Wow, it was great. Instead of mozz on top, I made a white cashew sauce and topped it with that. Family loved it, and will make again this week. thank you!

      Reply
    3. Christine

      August 03, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Great idea putting the cauliflower on top to bake! I really enjoyed this!

      Reply
    4. Ayaka

      June 03, 2017 at 6:40 am

      For the breaded cauliflower, do you bake it with old bay first and put the breadcrumb coating and bake again or just take raw cauliflower and put the breadcrumb mixture and bake from the beginning?

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 04, 2017 at 11:42 am

        The raw slices are rubbed with the spices and baked for a bit. Then placed on the casserole and layered with mozz and breadrumb mixture. You can also bread the lightly cooked sliced fully and then place on the casserole. The breaded cauliflower gets cooked further with the casserole.

        Reply
    5. Maraika

      April 16, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Hi. You will need to make your own Old Bay Seasoning if you are in Australia. Google for recipes.
      Ground Bay leaves, which are in nearly all the recipes are hard to find and I bought mine from Herbies.com.au

      Or you could use the recipe from https://leitesculinaria.com/81715/recipes-homemade-old-bay-seasoning-mix.html which does not have Bay Leaf Powder.

      Don’t try to ground your own as it is near impossible to do:)

      Mr Cormick does have the seasoning so I have contacted them to where it can be bought in Australia.

      Reply
    6. Sallie

      April 15, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      Hi Richa,
      I have subscribed for a few months now and love every recipe you have posted. I have also purchased your book – it is fabulous too.

      I will try the vegan cauliflower bake tonight but need to ask – what is old bay seasoning? I don’t think we have that in Australia.
      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 15, 2017 at 11:33 pm

        Thats awesome Thanks!. You can make your own if you cant find it. https://www.food.com/recipe/old-bay-seasoning-copycat-189447 use whichever spices you have

        Reply
    7. Jeanette

      April 15, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this, was looking for comfort food and this hit the spot!!! Will be on my favorite list

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 15, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    8. Analida's Ethnic Spoon

      April 15, 2017 at 11:21 am

      I have a vegan friend who would love this recipe. I will make sure to pass it along.

      Reply

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