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One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta

June 3, 2015

One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta

I love when meals come out of nowhere. I made this quick, simple and healthyΒ One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta a couple Sundays ago for dinner. J and I had just got back from a relaxing walk and the last thing I wanted to do was cook up something elaborate. I never feel like spending hours in the kitchen on Sunday evening. Are you with me on that one?Β 

I threwΒ some macaroni, canned tomatoes, broccoli, spices, a bit of garlic and onions (you can evenΒ use dried if you are really lazy in a rush) in a pot… and this awesome One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta came to be!

one pot cheesy

I won’t bore you with my school stuff but I am going in to defend my thesis this afternoon! I didn’t want to make you guys wait any longer for this simple and quick One Pot Cheesy Tomato Macaroni.Β I teased you guys with this quick and easy dish onΒ Instagram and Facebook and was planing on sharing it with you later that weekΒ but my exam schedule and thesis defense got the best of me! Forgive me? πŸ˜‰

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Guys, this One Pot Cheesy Tomato Macaroni literally takes less than 20 minutes to throw together. And that includes serving it in a bowl and topping it off with lotsΒ of hot sauce! Throw everything in a pot, stir, wait, serve, devour.

How is this HealthyΒ One Pot Cheesy Tomato PastaΒ so darn creamy? The starch created from the pasta while cooking in the vegetable broth magically makesΒ a super creamy pastaΒ sauce. Throwing in a bit of nutritional yeast once the pasta is ready takes the cheesiness and creaminess of this One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta to the next level.Β This meal has become a staple around here for any night I just don’t feel like doin’ a whole lotta cookin! Dinner is served, Yum!

I’m off to defend my thesis now, send good thoughts my way and wish me luck!Β 

One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta

*Note: TheΒ Nutritional Yeast isΒ an essential ingredient in this Vegan Cheesy Tomato Mac and is what makes it taste so cheesy despite the fact there is no dairy cheese actually in it. πŸ˜‰ I mentioned before with my Healthy Pasta PrimaveraΒ that nutritional yeastΒ should be a staple in every kitchen!! If you have not started cooking with itΒ yet, I wouldΒ highlyyΒ recommend getting some. Even if your kitchen is not plant-based, nutritional yeast is a great way to bring that “cheesy” taste to your favorite dishes while keeping them low fat and cholesterol free! πŸ™‚Β 

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One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
12 mins
Total time
17 mins
 
A super creamy, heathy and quick One Pot Cheesy Tomato Macaroni. This pasta could not be easier to make - it is cooked directly in the water with all the ingredients, creating a creamy and light pasta sauce. A staple in easy, weeknight dinners.
Author: Ceara
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 3 large or 4 smaller servings
Ingredients
  • 2 full cups macaroni (250 grams/8.8 oz)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (1½ cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • ½ medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 heaping cups broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)
  • ½ tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 - 5 splashes hot sauce
  • ½ tbsp herbes de provence*
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Dice the garlic, chop the onions and broccoli into bite size florets (see photo, or just use frozen). Add all of the ingredients except the nutritional yeast (macaroni through to vegetable broth) to a large pot (Use a pot larger than the one used in the photo so the pasta does no stick together!!).
  2. Bring the pot to boil over medium high heat. Stir every few minutes until the macaroni is cooked through. Make sure not to overcook the macaroni. Once the macaroni is cooked to aldente add the nutritional yeast to the pasta and vegetables. Stir everything together. Season with addition herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Note: You should not have a lot of liquid left over, the macaroni should have soaked it up up during the cooking process. A bit of liquid is fine and adds to the creaminess of the pasta. If there happens to be a lot of liquid, just drain a little bit of it out before adding the nutritional yeast.
  3. Serve warm, garnish with additional hot sauce, nutritional yeast and chives! Best served warm right away.
Notes
1) Substitute the herbes de provence with 1½ tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano. I like this pasta equally both ways!
2) Double this recipe if serving it for a larger family but be SURE to use a larger pot so the pasta does not stick together.
3) Replace up to half the vegetable broth with plain water.
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cheesy tomato pasta

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If you do try this Β Vegan and HealthyΒ One Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta, I love hearing about it and seeingΒ your awesome #CearasKitchen creations.Β Share your photos with me on InstagramΒ @CearasKitchen (and remember to tag #CearasKitchen so I don’t miss it!) or share it on my Ceara’s Kitchen Facebook page. Β Have a wonderful day everyone! <3

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42 comments

Shanasy April 19, 2017 at 11:38 pm

Thanks Ceara! I LOVE this idea of a ONE pot meal – so only ONE pot to clean! I featured this link on my FB group today “Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes” https://www.facebook.com/SuperQuickPBRecipes/ – where I feature daily recipes that only take 20 min. or less to prepare and use as few ingredients as possible. My group will love this one and your site!

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Sara January 16, 2017 at 1:17 pm

We made it this evening, substituting the broccoli for a mix of cauliflower and carrots, ’cause that was all we had left in the frigde. It was so GOOD and creamy!!
Thank you for this lovely recipe! We’ll definitely make it again πŸ™‚

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Ceara January 23, 2017 at 11:29 pm

SO happy you loved this one pot meal!! <3 Thank you!

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Donna moen April 5, 2016 at 11:43 pm

I feel really stupid but what is nutritional yeast? I really want 2 make this. Would really appreciate an answer. I’m so sorry in ur busy schedule.

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Ceara April 10, 2016 at 10:49 pm

Hi Donna,

No need to feel stupid at all – I had NO idea what nutritional yeast was at one point as well! I love this blog post from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen on what nutritional yeast is: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/10/what-the-heck-is-nutritional-yeast.html.

It basically gives a deliciously cheesy and savory flavor to recipes!

Hope this helps!

Ceara

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BΓ‘rbara January 25, 2016 at 6:53 pm

I REALLY loved this!!! Just made it with penne and enjoyed it so much! I had my doubts about it getting creamy, but it really did haha Great dinner and so many possibilities! Thank you!

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Ceara February 1, 2016 at 12:41 pm

So happy you enjoyed – this one pot meal is a favorite around here! Can’t get any easier πŸ™‚

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Kelly August 17, 2015 at 9:01 pm

Would Gluten Free pasta work here?

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Ceara August 19, 2015 at 10:09 am

I always use wheat pasta in this recipe but a good and sturdy gluten free pasta should work well. I like this one in particular. Please let me know if you end up trying it!

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Kaleigh July 23, 2015 at 8:23 pm

This was fantastic! I added a little slurry of 1 tsp cornstarch + water to it at the end with the nooch to help make it a bit more creamy since i think i had a tad too much liquid (but not enough to drain off).

This is going into the rotation! Quick, easy and delicious!

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Ceara July 30, 2015 at 8:58 pm

Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it πŸ™‚

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Jessica June 21, 2015 at 7:40 pm

I rarely eat pasta, but this looks super delish and will be a good meal to send to wk with my husband. Glad other’s like it too. Positive feedback is a great resource to base making a recipe on. Thanks for all of your hard work!

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Ceara June 28, 2015 at 2:44 pm

Thank you Jessica! I would love to know your results if you end up trying it! πŸ™‚

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Danielle June 10, 2015 at 12:51 am

I absolutely loved this recipe! Turned out great it was super fast, full of flavour, and low fat. Perfect for those nights you are in a hurry I will definitely make this again.

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Ceara June 12, 2015 at 9:13 am

<3 SO happy you enjoyed it!! Thank you for the feedback :)

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Laura June 8, 2015 at 12:28 am

Hi Ceara! I absolutely love one pot meals, no thesis here but 2 little kids keeping me super busy. Not to mention work work work. You need tasty meals though when you’re constantly on-the-go, and who wants to wash pots? Totally not me. Love you you managed to make it creamy out of vegetable broth and starch. Yum! I’d be super excited just to eat the leftovers of this, mind sharing? Ha.

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Ceara June 8, 2015 at 8:26 am

Hehe, sending the leftovers your way Laura! One pot meals are the best for busy days (or any day – I never like doing dishes, ha!). πŸ™‚ πŸ˜‰

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Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron June 6, 2015 at 3:25 am

Good luck on your defense! I am defending (hopefully) in November…after 6 years in the making…so ready to be done! Love this healthy pasta dinner, I love lighter, healthy pastas! I’ve never tried nutritional yeast, but sounds like I should try it!

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Ceara June 6, 2015 at 8:33 pm

Thank you, Denise!!! It feels so GOOD to be done – next step finish exams and graduate πŸ™‚ I can only imagine how amazing it will feel once you’ll be done our Phd!!

And you need to get on the nutritional yeast train, girl!!! πŸ™‚ My partner isn’t vegan and LOVES this stuff! <3

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Linda June 5, 2015 at 5:19 pm

I made this and it was so easy and quick! Followed the directions exactly and it turned out wonderful…so creamy, cheesy and delicious. I added some olives right before serving! Thanks for sharing this recipe – it will become one of my favorites when I want something quick and flavorful!

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Ceara June 6, 2015 at 8:32 pm

Thank you SO much for your wonderful feedback, Linda! I am SO happy you enjoyed it and it’s become one of your favorites!! I absolutely love your addition of olives – I am olive obsessed over here! πŸ™‚

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Lisa @ Sprinkle with Love June 5, 2015 at 3:18 pm

This is just what I need right now…last week was dominated by raw foods and my body is craving some creamy comfort. Thank you.

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Ceara June 6, 2015 at 8:31 pm

Yay! Our bodies know best πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

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chrysta@noshed June 5, 2015 at 1:54 am

omg girl! this is comfort food heaven. Ive been seriously into the cheese dishes lately and its a one pot meal which is extra awesome. Pinned for sure!

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Ceara June 9, 2015 at 5:22 am

<3 Thank you for the kind words and pin!

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Sharon June 4, 2015 at 6:52 pm

is there any cheese in this? Don’t see it listed in the ingredients..

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Ceara June 9, 2015 at 5:21 am

HI Sharon! The nutritional yeast + the technique of cooking the pasta in the water with the tomatoes is what gives it its distinct “cheesy” flavor πŸ™‚

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Jenn June 3, 2015 at 11:19 pm

Ceara, this looks like a cheezy post of heaven! And yes, to smothering it in hot sauce! Yum! Another winner!

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:23 am

<3 Thanks Jenn!!! :) Smothering in hot sauce is always a must around here with savor dishes ;)

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Michele @ Two Raspberries June 3, 2015 at 9:42 pm

this dish looks so comforting! I Love all things pasta especially made all special like this! yummmy pinning this will be a great dinner!

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:22 am

Thank you, Michele! It’s totally a super comforting meal πŸ™‚

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Izzi June 3, 2015 at 6:26 pm

One pot meals are the best! The sauce sounds super tasty!

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:21 am

Thanks, Izzi! They truly are πŸ˜€

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Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com June 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm

Oh yes please! I love one pot pasta dishes! This looks really good! Pinning πŸ™‚

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:21 am

Thanks so much, Vanessa!!! <3 πŸ™‚

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The Vegan 8 June 3, 2015 at 2:53 pm

Oh my gosh this looks sooo good Ceara!! I love these quick, easy meals! I do this quite often when I don’t feel like following my exact recipe and I’m too lazy. I LOVE pasta, it is my comfort food and this looks like it contains everything I love! Love all that added broccoli too, yum!

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:19 am

Thanks so much, Brandi! One pot pasta meals are the best for lazy nights πŸ™‚

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SΓΆnne June 3, 2015 at 12:07 pm

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Ceara June 4, 2015 at 7:10 am

Thank you so much, Sonne!

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Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy June 3, 2015 at 10:33 am

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