One Pot Cheesy “Beef” Pasta
This One Pot Cheesy Beef Pasta is creamy, cozy, and surprisingly easy! Made in under 30 mins with only 7 ingredients, this savory dish is hearty and fuss-free. Vegan & Gluten-Free.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 to 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight*
- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 2-4 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 3/4 cups (890 ml) water
- 1 package Nasoya’s Plantspired Savory Tuscan-Style Superfood Skillet
- 8 ounces (225 g) gluten-free pasta of choice*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Sauce: add the cashews, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and water to a blender. Blend on high for at least 60 seconds, or until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Sauté the Ground: bring a large pot to medium-high heat and add the Plantspired Savory Tuscan Style Superfood Skillet ; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until the crumbles begin to brown slightly. Add the pasta to the pot, followed by the blended sauce mixture. Stir well.
- Boil & Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the pasta for 12-14 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Start to test the pasta for doneness after around 8 minutes, as different varieties of pasta will cook faster or slower. Turn the heat off once the pasta is fully cooked, and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Let the pasta sit for 3-5 minutes, to allow the sauce to thicken more.
- Serve: transfer the pasta to serving bowls and top with fresh parsley (optional) and/or freshly ground pepper. Serve warm; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Cashews: if you forget to soak your cashews overnight, cover them with boiling water and let sit for 20 minutes. Or, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave for 3 minutes; let sit for 15 minutes before draining.
- Pasta: I used a gluten-free chickpea-based pasta for this recipe, but any variety of gluten-free (or gluten-full) pasta will work! I would recommend using shorter shapes like shells, macaroni, or rotini to prevent breaking.
Find it online: https://frommybowl.com/one-pot-cheesy-beef-pasta-vegan/
