Description

This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Pasta) recipe is an easy, comforting, and dairy-free meal made with a vegan ground beef alternative, flavorful spices, and creamy vegan cheese. It's a perfect 30-minute dinner that combines hearty pasta and savory plant-based protein in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.

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

Spices and Thickener

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Liquids and Pasta

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)

Cheese and Garnish

1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese of your choice)
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, to garnish

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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 onions are softened and garlic is fragrant.
Cook Vegan Ground Meat: Add the vegan ground beef alternative to the skillet and break it up with a cooking utensil. Cook while stirring often for about 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Mix Spices and Season: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until uniform. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the vegan meat mixture in the skillet and stir well to evenly distribute.
Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in the warm almond milk, vegan beef broth, tomato sauce, and add the rotini pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat, noting the mixture will thicken as it cools.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded vegan cheddar cheese over the pasta and stir thoroughly until the cheese has melted and blended through.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves before serving. Enjoy your comforting vegan cheeseburger pasta!

Notes

For a richer flavor, replace 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth with an additional 1/2 cup of tomato sauce.
If preferred, use your favorite type of pasta instead of rotini.
You can substitute almond milk with soy or oat milk as per your preference.
Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
For a spicier dish, increase chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg