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A white baking dish with vegan spinach noodle kugel mixed with herbs, with a serving scooped out onto a white plate beside it, all placed on a wooden surface.

Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel Recipe

A simple but classic comfort food dish that is perfect for brunch or the holiday table.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, Jewish
Keyword: casserole, Hanukkah, pasta bake, spinach
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces wide fusilli pasta
  • 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 kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 9- ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained well

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • To a food processor or high-speed blender, add the cooked shallots, tofu, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooked fusilli pasta. Pour the blended mixture over the pasta and toss well to coat. Stir in the reserved pasta-cooking water and spinach.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the top is lightly crisp.
  • Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3743IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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