Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

This easy vegetarian sausage pasta bake is so cheesy and comforting. With a rich tomato sauce, your favourite brand of vegetarian sausages and plenty of mozzarella this cheesy baked pasta with sausages is a guaranteed family favourite. You can also make this pasta with meat sausages or even chorizo if you prefer.

This pasta bake is such wonderful comfort food.

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Are we still allowed to be eating comfort food in April? I'm saying yes because after a faint glimmer of hope last weekend when I went out without a jacket (!) the weather here has dropped back down to miserable temperatures with no let up in sight.

So we're still going with comfort food until further notice.

Since cutting back on meat we've been trying more and more dishes with vegetarian sausages replacing what would normally take up the meat portion of the dish.

Whether it's a classic like toad in the hole or a simple sausage bake that's perfect for a quick brunch or dinner. And now I'm making another classic with this sausage pasta bake!

Why we love this vegetarian sausage pasta bake:

• Stating the obvious but it's vegetarian which means we can eat it during the week when we're avoiding meat and it's just as filling and satisfying as the meaty alternative
• It's filling and comforting perfect for cold weather dinners but also great for a hearty family meal which everyone is guaranteed to love
• This pasta bake is also so easy to make so it's great for a busy weeknight while still delivering big on flavour
• Finally if you're really missing the meat then you could totally switch the veggie ones out for a meat sausage super easily
• If you'd like to up the veg content you could easily add extra vegetables to this pasta bake. Spinach or kale would be delicious

Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake Ingredients:

All you need to create this simple pasta bake is:

• Vegetarian Sausages: Use whatever brand you prefer, I went with the Linda McCartney Red Onion and Rosemary ones
• Onion and Garlic
• Chopped Tomatoes: I use two tins because I like this pasta bake to be super saucy
• Tomato Puree: For that extra hit of tomato flavour
• Dried Herbs: I use oregano and thyme
• Vegetable Stock: Store bought or homemade
• Pasta: I used fusilli but use whatever short cut you prefer
• Cheddar: Grated for topping
• Mozzarella: Torn over the top of the pasta

How to make sausage pasta bake (step by step):

To make this pasta bake all you need to do is:

1. Cook the sausages and pasta: Cook the sausages according to packet instructions and put water on to boil the pasta
2. Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan or frying pan, fry the onion then the garlic cloves and the herbs. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer until thickened. Cook the pasta.
3. Make the pasta bake: Put the pasta, sauce and sausages in a large baking dish, mix then top with the cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is browned.

Expert tips for making this sausage pasta bake:

• To make the cooking process efficient make sure you start off by cooking the sausages and the pasta before starting the sauce. It involves a bit of multi tasking but it makes the whole dinner come together as quickly as possible
• Feel free to mix up what herbs you want to add to your sauce if you don't have oregano or thyme, fresh basil would also be delicious
• This pasta bake works great as a base recipe which you can add whatever vegetables you like to if you want to up the veg content
• If you prefer pork sausages then feel free to switch the veggie sausages for your favourite meat ones
• This recipe is great for batch cooking, the recipe below makes 6 servings but feel free to multiply for meal prep
• This sausage pasta bake freezes really well, simple portion into containers and freeze. When ready to eat defrost thoroughly then heat in the microwave
• You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• You can reheat in an overproof container, covered with foil, at 200°C/400°F for 15 minutes or in the microwave
• Make this recipe gluten free by getting gluten free pasta and sausages

Want more? Try these other pasta recipes!

• Super Simple Tuna Orzo Salad
• 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato
• Garlic Tagliatelle with Mushrooms and Asparagus
• Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake
• Lemony Spring Pasta Salad
• Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
• Sausage Pasta with Peppers & Tomato Sauce
• Easy One Pot Vegetarian Lasagne
• Baked Tortellini
• Miso Pasta with Mushrooms
• Sausage Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Recipe

Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

This easy vegetarian sausage pasta bake is so cheesy and comforting. With a rich tomato sauce, your favourite brand of vegetarian sausages and plenty of mozzarella.

4.67 from 9 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 517kcal

Author: Amy Fulwood

Ingredients

• 6 Vegetarian Sausages
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 400g tins Chopped Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
• 2 cloves Garlic crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 100 ml Vegetable Stock
• 500 g Pasta
• 60 g Cheddar grated
• 125 g Mozzarella torn

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Instructions

• Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Cook the vegetarian sausages according to packet instructions. Slice and set aside. Put water on to boil for the pasta.
• Heat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the onion, cook until softened then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the oregano, thyme and chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and place in a baking dish with the vegetarian sausages, mix. Pour over the tomato sauce and mix again, sprinkle over the cheddar and mozzarella. Place in the oven and cook until the cheese is melted and browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 26mg9%

Sodium 887mg37%

Potassium 512mg15%

Carbohydrates 75g25%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 460IU9%

Vitamin C 14.6mg18%

Calcium 248mg25%

Iron 4.9mg27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.

 

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