Vegan One Pot Pasta

Vegan One Pot Pasta

No straining, no boiling water, you will love how easy this one pan pasta is! Cook everything up in one pot for a delicious, wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil

    30g

    2 tbsp
  • diced white onion

    130 g

    ½ c
  • garlic)

    grated or crushed (15 g

    3 cloves
  • dried basil
    2 tsp
  • dried oregano
    2 tsp
  • dried thyme
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • fresh cracked black pepper
    1 tsp
  • red pepper flakes
    ½ tsp
  • zucchini diced

    175 g, 1 heaping cup

    1 medium
  • red bell pepper)

    core and seeds removed and diced (210 g

    1
  • white mushrooms)

    sliced (225 g

    2 c
  • 28 oz can crushed tomato

    794 g

    1
  • vegetable stock

    1000 ml

    4 c
  • dry rotini

    350 g

    5 c
  • heaping cups finely chopped kale

    70 g

    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Saute Onion and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot or large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sauté 1/2 cup sliced white onions with 2 cloves of minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and starting to soften.

  2. 2

    Season with Herbs: Add the 2 tsp each dried basil and oregano, 1 tsp each dried thyme, salt and pepper and 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes and continue to cook for an additional minute, stirring often.

  3. 3

    Add Veggies: Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 heaping cup of diced zucchini and 1 diced red bell pepper and cook for approximately 5 minutes, until mushrooms are soft, stirring often.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Liquid: Stir in 5 cups of uncooked rotini, 4 cups of broth and the can of crushed tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Cook Pasta: Bring to a light simmer and allow to cook uncovered for 12-14 minutes until the pasta is a slightly under done al dente, stirring frequently to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.

  6. 6

    Add Kale: Once the pasta is cooked al dente, stir in the chopped kale and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve pasta with freshly chopped parsley or basil, fresh cracked black pepper and vegan parmesan.

Vegan One Pot Pasta

Vegan One Pot Pasta

389 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, wholesome pasta dish that practically cooks itself? This Vegan One Pot Pasta is your answer, delivering rich flavors and minimal cleanup, making weeknight dinners a true pleasure.

The magic of this recipe lies in its incredible simplicity: all ingredients—from the savory crushed tomatoes and aromatic garlic to the vibrant zucchini, red bell pepper, and earthy mushrooms—simmer together with dry rotini in a single pot. This clever technique eliminates the need for boiling water or straining, infusing the pasta with every delightful flavor and creating a perfectly cohesive meal with hardly any effort.

You can expect a wonderfully comforting and robust main dish, brimming with fresh vegetable goodness and aromatic herbs like dried basil, oregano, and thyme. Each forkful offers tender rotini enveloped in a rich, savory tomato sauce, beautifully complemented by the subtle sweetness of the diced zucchini and bell pepper, and the earthy notes of sliced white mushrooms. The finely chopped kale, stirred in at the end, adds a vibrant touch and a slightly peppery finish. This naturally vegan dish is designed to be a truly satisfying and wholesome meal for the entire family, offering deep, developed flavors born from its simple, one-pot preparation.

Customization & Serving Ideas

This versatile one pot pasta recipe welcomes your personal touch. While the recipe calls for rotini, feel free to experiment with other short, sturdy pasta shapes like penne or cavatappi, as they will cook beautifully within the flavorful vegetable stock. If you enjoy a bit more heat, you can easily increase the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. For an even more complex flavor profile, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika along with the dried herbs.

Serve this hearty Vegan One Pot Pasta hot as a complete, satisfying meal on its own, perfect for cozy family dinners or a quick, delicious weeknight supper. A fresh grind of black pepper or a sprinkle of additional herbs can elevate its presentation.

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