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One-Pot Creamy Veggie Pasta
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One-Pot Creamy Veggie Pasta

A creamy, one-pot vegetarian pasta dish, loaded with colorful veggies for a nutritious, mess-free meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz vegan beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 large zucchini diced
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz chickpea pasta or sub regular pasta
  • 2 heads broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and vegan ground beef. Use a spatula to break it into chunks and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, carrots, peas, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spices.
  • Add the pasta and broccoli and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the pasta is nearly tender.
  • Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat once the cheese is melted and fully combined.