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Whole wheat pasta, black beans, and Tex-Mex seasonings make this spaghetti casserole a true crowd-pleaser. Sweet potato puree lends its silky texture to the creamy, chile-infused sauce so every bite is packed full of savory flavors. A hearty jumble of zucchini, bell pepper, corn, and tomatoes bring bursts of fresh produce to balance out the smoky profile and load your plate up with nutrient-dense veggies. Top each serving with fresh scallions and cilantro, and you’ve got a comforting meal that will be gobbled up by kids and adults alike.
Tip: If you can’t find canned sweet potato puree, bake, peel, and mash enough sweet potatoes to make 1½ cups.
For more vegan casserole recipes, check out these tasty ideas:
Ingredients
- 12 oz. whole grain spaghetti
- 1 15-oz. can sweet potato puree (1½ cups)
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon chile de árbol powder or cayenne powder
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 small zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
- 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente (2 minutes less than directions); drain. Return to pot.
- For sauce, in a blender combine the next six ingredients (through onion powder), 2 of the minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of the oregano, the chile de árbol powder, and 2 cups water. Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt.
- In a bowl combine the next seven ingredients (through cumin) and the remaining 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon oregano.
- Add half of the sauce to the spaghetti and mix well. Spread spaghetti evenly in a 13×9-inch baking dish. Spread vegetable mixture evenly over spaghetti. Drizzle 1 cup of the remaining sauce over top.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top and edges start to brown. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
Comments (11)
(4 from 4 votes)Do you have nutritional info for your recipes?
Hi Gerri, We are currently working on adding nutritional information to all our recipes and anticipate for this feature to be live on the website in coming months. Please stay tuned for updates! Thanks, Lisa, Forks Over Knives Support
How many servings?
We are lo your recipes. This was delicious. I used a can of pumpkin purée instead of sweet potatoes, came out great
I did not have ancho chili seasoning so used chili seasoning.. not sure if it makes a great difference but I needed more flavor. The hubby really liked it.. I did precook veggies as another suggested. Overall good base
The mixed vegetables did not cook completely while baking, especially the onions. I think this would taste better if they had been sautéed before adding them to the pasta
I agree. Why can’t we add the recipe to our Meal Plan subscription?
This sounds delicious. What can you use in place of the cashew butter? No nuts or tofu please.
You could try tahini. It's made from sesame seeds. Or a white bean or chickpea hummus would work. Coconut is not part of the tree nut or peanut family, so coconut butter is a substitute for nut butter.
Wish this was available to add to the Meal Plan!
Sometimes, as with this recipe, there is no Add to Meal Plan button.