million dollar fusilli corti bucati
Craving a rich, creamy, and satisfying pasta dish? This Vegan Million Dollar Fusilli con Bucati is your ultimate comfort food! Combining hearty plant-based Impossible meat, tangy marinara, and luscious vegan cheeses with the uniquely textured fusilli con bucati, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a solo cozy night. It's a modern take on the viral million dollar spaghetti trend, but with an elevated, vegan twist!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fusilli con bucati
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Impossible meat or any vegan ground meat
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup plant milk
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fusilli con bucati until al dente per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- Prepare the Red Vegan Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in the Impossible meat and cook until browned. Add Marinara, stir well.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle flour over a pan of olive oil or butter. Gradually whisk in plant milk, ensuring no lumps. Add vegan cheeses, and seasonings, stirring until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Toss the cooked pasta into the cream sauce, Transfer to a baking dish, top with Red Vegan Meat Sauce, More Cream sauce then extra vegan cheese, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil or a squeeze of open lemon for added freshness.