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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Easy Vegetarian Dump-And-Bake Dinners You Can Make Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 31, 2025, updated March 31, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    If you're looking for quick and easy vegetarian dinners, dump-and-bake recipes are a great solution. These meals require minimal prep and can be thrown together in no time, making them perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients, you can create satisfying dishes that everyone will enjoy. Some of these recipes do use cheeses that are not technically vegetarian. To make them truly vegetarian, make sure the cheese you use is made without animal rennet.

    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    A creamy pesto pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is simple to make and packed with cheese, all in one pan. It takes less than an hour to prepare and has a delicious flavor that rivals restaurant dishes.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Broccoli

    Roasted Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Broccoli
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This vegetarian sheet pan gnocchi is a quick and healthy dinner option. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes, and you'll only need to clean one pan afterwards!

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    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish with just 5 minutes of prep. Using store-bought cheese ravioli, it’s a simple dinner option that works well even on the busiest nights and can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nourished by Nic.

    This dish is warm, cheesy, and entirely plant-based. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Bean & Pasta Casserole

    Bean & Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Hurry The Food Up.

    This vegetarian casserole features hearty white beans, filling pasta, and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a comforting meal. It's a healthy and satisfying option for dinner.

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    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This is a simple casserole that you can throw together without boiling anything. It includes bell peppers, navy beans, long-grain white rice, and a tasty tomato sauce with Italian spices.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting meal you'll want to make often.

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

    A bowl of Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables.
    Photo Credit: Dancing Through the Rain.

    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables is a quick and tasty dinner that comes together in under thirty minutes. Packed with mushrooms, leeks, kale, and other veggies, this one-pan meal is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    The Enchilada Bake is simple to make with ingredients you probably already have at home, and it's delicious enough to be a family favorite. You won't even need to use your oven, as this dish is prepared in a slow cooker.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Veggies

    Roasted gnocchi with veggies.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Gnocchi is a delicious pasta that you can easily prepare in the oven. Toss it in olive oil for a crispy outside while keeping it soft and tender inside.

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    Broccoli Casserole

    Broccli casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This broccoli casserole is a quick and tasty dish that you'll enjoy. It's simple to prepare and perfect for busy nights.

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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Veggies

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is a straightforward one-pan dinner featuring gnocchi and frozen mixed vegetables in a creamy cheese sauce. It's surprisingly easy to put together and perfect for a cozy family meal.

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    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This pasta bakes right in the oven and is finished off with a tasty cashew "Parmesan" sauce. It's a simple and satisfying meal that comes together with minimal effort.

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    Cheesy Beans on Toasted Garlic Bread

    Cheesy Beans on Toasted Garlic Bread
    Photo Credit: Style and Grace.

    Dinner can be ready in just 20 minutes with only a few ingredients. This dish features cheesy beans baked in tasty marinara sauce and topped with a layer of gooey mozzarella.

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    Vegetarian Ravioli Bake

    Ravioli bake.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This dish is a family favorite that's both cheesy and satisfying. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something easy and delicious.

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    Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

    Burrito bowl.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    Burrito bowls are a healthy and tasty meal that you can whip up quickly with this simple dump-and-bake method. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of work.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick to prepare, taking just about 20 minutes and using fewer than 10 ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole is quick to prepare and goes straight into the oven. You'll end up with soft vegetables in a flavorful garlic sauce.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This Zucchini Casserole is a simple way to enjoy fresh vegetables as the season begins. It's a great dish for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's great served hot or cold!

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake

    Baked gnocchi.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    This is a simple and satisfying meal option that anyone can enjoy. Perfect for busy nights, these vegetarian dump-and-bake dinners require minimal effort and deliver great flavor.

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    Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan

    Caprese gnocchi on a sheet pan.
    Photo Credit: The Savory Cipolla.

    This sheet pan dinner is a great meal for spring and summer. It's an easy and tasty way to feed a large family with little effort.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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