Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium, add the burger crumbles, break them apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in paprika, chili powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and a bit more salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spices are fragrant.

Add the canned tomatoes and about 75% of the cheese, reserving the rest for topping.

Add the pasta and just enough water to barely cover it, then mix well. Cover the pot and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly and the noodles are cooked.