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Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel

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Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel - A simple but classic vegan spinach noodle kugel. This easy casserole is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. via @thiswifecooksVegan Spinach Noodle Kugel - A simple but classic vegan spinach noodle kugel. This easy casserole is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. via @thiswifecooks

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel

A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table.

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel | A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. Wide fusilli pasta is tossed with a rich homemade sauce and baked until slightly crisp on top for a cozy casserole that family and friends will love!

Wide fusilli pasta is tossed with a rich homemade sauce and baked until slightly crisp on top for a cozy casserole that family and friends will love!

 

Ingredients for Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel:

  • olive oil
  • shallots
  • extra-firm tofu
  • vegan sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • garlic powder
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • wide fusilli pasta
  • reserved pasta-cooking water
  • frozen chopped spinach

How to make Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Into a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add shallots and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.

Into a food processor, add shallots, tofu, sour cream, juice, powder, salt, and pepper.

Blend on high until combined and consistency is smooth.

Add the mixture to cooked fusilli pasta and toss well to coat.

Stir in reserved pasta-cooking water and spinach.

Onto a prepared 9” x 13” baking dish, add noodles in an even layer.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese – Because you can never go wrong with mac and cheese.

Vegan Chili Mac – A quick and easy baked version of the Tex-Mex classic.

 

Cheers!

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel | A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. Wide fusilli pasta is tossed with a rich homemade sauce and baked until slightly crisp on top for a cozy casserole that family and friends will love!

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel

A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup shallots diced
  • 15- ounce block extra-firm tofu drained
  • 2 cups vegan sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 pound wide fusilli pasta cooked according to package directions
  • ½ cup reserved pasta-cooking water
  • 9- ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained well

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Into a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Into a food processor, add shallots, tofu, sour cream, juice, powder, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until combined and consistency is smooth.
  • Add the mixture to cooked fusilli pasta and toss well to coat. Stir in reserved pasta-cooking water and spinach.
  • Onto a prepared 9” x 13” baking dish, add noodles in an even layer. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel | A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. Wide fusilli pasta is tossed with a rich homemade sauce and baked until slightly crisp on top for a cozy casserole that family and friends will love!

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel | A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table. Wide fusilli pasta is tossed with a rich homemade sauce and baked until slightly crisp on top for a cozy casserole that family and friends will love!

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  1. Anaiah

    October 29, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This vegan spinach noodle kugel is the perfect weeknight dinner for the family. Simple to make, yet does not skimp on flavor!

    Reply
  2. Tavo

    October 29, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Although the holidays have not yet arrived, I decided to make this recipe today for our Saturday brunch, and it was outstanding. This will be my wild card for the holiday’s table; I love that it is super easy to put together. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Tina

    October 30, 2022 at 3:37 am

    5 stars
    Can’t go wrong with a cozy recipe like this one! Love it for the holidays.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    October 30, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    I think I can fool my jewish mother in law with this one! thank you!

    Reply
  5. Rachel

    October 31, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love how this spinach noodle kugel turned out! So cozy and delicious, I’m definitely going to have to make it for the holidays too!

    Reply
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