Vegan Baked Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Baked Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce, a dish that blends creamy, savory, and zesty flavors into pure plant-based perfection. This easy-to-make casserole features tender vegan tortellini baked in a luscious tomato and coconut cream sauce, infused with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Topped with melty vegan parmesan cheese, this dish emerges from the oven golden and bubbling, ready to impress even the most skeptical carnivores. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner party centerpiece, this recipe is dairy-free, deliciously rich, and ideal for satisfying creamy pasta cravings. Serve hot with crispy garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious! Keywords: vegan baked tortellini, tomato cream sauce, dairy-free pasta casserole, plant-based comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Vegan tortellini
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Canned coconut cream
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Vegan parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the vegan tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir in the coconut cream, ensuring it's well combined.

Step 5

Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped basil, reserving some for garnish.

Step 7

In a large baking dish, combine the cooked tortellini with the tomato cream sauce, ensuring the tortellini is well coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the vegan parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the tortellini and sauce.

Step 9

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with the reserved fresh basil.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your Vegan Baked Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1893.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2287.1

Total Fat 136.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5382.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 66.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1154.4mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 4545.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 35.1%