Save A hearty, flavor-packed pasta bake featuring spicy vegan chorizo, roasted vegetables, and a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting plant-based meal.
This spicy vegan chorizo baked pasta quickly became a family favorite thanks to its bold flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 350 g dried rigatoni or penne, salt for boiling
- Vegan Chorizo & Vegetables: 250 g vegan chorizo sliced, 1 red bell pepper diced, 1 zucchini diced, 1 small red onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sauce: 500 ml passata (sieved tomatoes), 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, salt and black pepper to taste
- Topping: 60 g vegan mozzarella grated, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Step 2:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Cook the pasta until just al dente (2 minutes less than package instructions) Drain and set aside
- Step 3:
- While pasta cooks heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat Add vegan chorizo slices and cook for 3 4 minutes until browned Remove and set aside
- Step 4:
- In the same skillet add onion garlic bell pepper and zucchini Sauté for 5 7 minutes until softened
- Step 5:
- Stir in passata tomato paste smoked paprika chili flakes oregano cumin salt and pepper Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld
- Step 6:
- Add the cooked pasta and vegan chorizo to the sauce Toss everything together until well combined
- Step 7:
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish Sprinkle with vegan mozzarella and nutritional yeast
- Step 8:
- Bake for 15 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling
- Step 9:
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving Garnish with fresh parsley if desired
Save This recipe always brings everyone together at the table, sharing stories over warm, delicious pasta.
Notes
For extra heat add more chili flakes or a diced jalapeño Substitute other vegetables such as eggplant or mushrooms as desired Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread Pairs well with a chilled Spanish rosé or sparkling water with lemon
Required Tools
Large pot Colander Large skillet Baking dish approx 20x30 cm Knife and chopping board Grater
Allergen Information
Contains Gluten from pasta Soy commonly found in vegan chorizo and cheese Check labels for traces of nuts or other allergens in vegan chorizo and cheese
Save This spicy vegan chorizo baked pasta is a perfect weeknight meal that doesn't sacrifice flavor for convenience.
Kitchen Questions
- → How can I add more heat to this dish?
Increase the chili flakes or add diced jalapeño peppers during the sauce preparation for extra spiciness.
- → What pasta types work best here?
Short tubular pastas like rigatoni or penne hold the sauce and baked toppings well, providing the ideal texture.
- → Can I substitute the vegetables?
Yes, vegetables like eggplant or mushrooms can be used to vary the flavors and textures according to preference.
- → How do I achieve a golden top layer?
Sprinkle grated vegan mozzarella and nutritional yeast evenly over the dish before baking at 200°C for 15–20 minutes.
- → What side dishes complement this bake?
Pair with a crisp green salad and crusty bread or enjoy with a chilled Spanish rosé or sparkling lemon water.