"Baked penne is a vegan and gluten free take on an Italian-American classic comfort food. This ooey-gooey cheesy dish is perfect for busy weekdays."
Baked penne with creamy tomato sauce - vegan | mostly domestic
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 1 box penne pasta
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 butter
- 1/4 1 to 1 gluten free flour
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- 1/2 sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9X12 baking dish.
Step 2
In a large stockpot, top with water and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to manufacturers instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
While pasta is cooking, prepare cheese sauce. In a medium sized saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour. Using a spatula mix well. Cook the mix and stir constantly for approx. 1-2 minutes to cook out the flour. It will have a thin paste like consistency.
Step 4
Gradually pour in the milk and whisk until well combined.
Step 5
Add salt, lemon, garlic, nutritional yeast and shredded cheese into sauce. Mix well until shredded cheese has melted into sauce. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Pour pasta back into stockpot and add tomato sauce and 1 cup of cheese sauce. Using the spatula, gently stir until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Step 7
Top the pasta evenly with the remaining cheese sauce. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool for approx. 5 minutes before serving.