Vegan Deconstructed Baked Ziti Bowls : High-Protein, Extra Cheesy & Easy
This bowl is everything you crave in baked pasta—creamy, cheesy, saucy goodness—with a healthy, plant-based twist. Packed with protein and layered with flavor, these deconstructed ziti bowls come together quickly and satisfy fully. It’s cozy comfort food that fuels you right.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups cooked ziti or pasta of choice
1 cup dairy-free ricotta or tofu-based ricotta
1 cup wilted spinach or chopped kale
½ cup marinara sauce
¼ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
In a pan, sauté greens with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until wilted.
In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, sautéed greens, and nutritional yeast.
Spoon into a baking dish or oven-safe bowl, top with vegan mozzarella, and broil for 3–5 mins until melty and golden.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 22g