One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Ready to ditch dishes and embrace comfort in one pot? This vegan One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta delivers savory, creamy goodness in minutes. Plant-based “beef” crumbles soak up tomato sauce and melt into cheesy strands of pasta, creating juicy, indulgent bites without the meat drama. You get fluffy noodles entwined with tangy, melty vegan cheddar, all mingling with onions and pickles for that authentic burger vibe. This effortless recipe saves time and dishes while satisfying your craving for all-American flavors. Whip it up on busy weeknights when you need decadent simplicity without sacrificing taste or your precious free time. Seriously, zero fuss.
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta swaps meat for plant-based crumbles, coating tender pasta in a rich, melty vegan “cheddar” sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz vegan ground “beef” crumbles
- 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp diced dill pickles optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in your pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add vegan crumbles; cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, plant milk, mustard, and maple syrup.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in pasta. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove lid; stir in vegan cheddar and nutritional yeast until sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with pickles for that cheeseburger kick.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 430
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: Fifty-two 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 18%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Vitamin K: 15%
Additional notes/tips to enhance flavor
- Swap Dijon for yellow mustard for a sweeter bite.
- Stir in finely chopped jalapeño for a sassy heat.
- Use homemade vegan “cheddar” shreds or a melty brand you trust for max creaminess.
- Top with crispy fried onions to mimic that burger crunch.
