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One-Pot Creamy Vegan Beef Pasta
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One-Pot Creamy Vegan Beef Pasta

This creamy, comforting rigatoni comes together in one pot, combining vegan ground beef, cashew cream, and spinach for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 10 oz vegan ground beef such as Abbot's
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed and minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 1 cup cashews soaked or boiled
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the cashew cream by blending cashews with water. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the vegan ground beef and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and spices. Mix well.
  • Add the rigatoni, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir in the cashew cream sauce and spinach. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the spinach wilts.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil.