Description
This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Pasta) is a delicious, hearty, and comforting meal that mimics the classic boxed pasta favorite. Made with vegan ground beef alternative, flavorful spices, and creamy vegan cheese, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 lb. vegan ground beef alternative
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups warm unsweetened almond milk (or unsweetened milk of your choice)
- 1 cup warm vegan beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese of your choice)
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the cooking oil, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Cook Vegan Ground Beef: Add the vegan ground beef alternative and break it up with your cooking utensil. Cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
- Season Mixture: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until uniform. Sprinkle this mixture over the ingredients in the pan and stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add Liquids and Pasta: Stir in the warm almond milk, vegan beef broth, tomato sauce, and rotini pasta. Bring everything to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Remove from heat; the mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded vegan cheddar cheese over the cooked pasta and stir until the cheese has melted and combined well.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley leaves if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting vegan meal!
Notes
- This recipe is a perfect plant-based comfort food alternative to classic hamburger helper.
- You can substitute the vegan ground beef with other plant-based meat alternatives if preferred.
- Use warm liquids to help the pasta cook evenly and quickly.
- The vegan cheese amount can be adjusted depending on your desired cheesiness.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of your favorite hot sauce or nutritional yeast on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
