This easy vegan one pot pasta takes only 20 minutes and makes a great midweek meal. Tenderstem® and mushrooms give loads of flavour to the creamy sauce.
Commissioned recipe.
I love quick and easy mid-week meals that the whole family will happily tuck into. It's also important to me that the meal is full of healthy veggies. This vegan one-pot pasta fits the bill perfectly. Not only do you have a tasty meal in minutes, but there's less washing up. Win-win!
What is Tenderstem®?
It's a cross between Chinese Kale and regular broccoli. The long thin stems are tender and have a delicate sweet taste - perfect for adding to many meals.
It's fantastic in Asian-inspired meals from stir fry to pad Thai, but I also love sautéing it with chilli and garlic as a side dish, laying it on puff pastry with pesto, adding to salad or using in this one pot pasta dish. It really is a very versatile brassica! It adds a great pop of green colour to a meal, delicious flavour and nutrients. Find out more Tenderstem® cooking tips.
Frozen Tenderstem®
Frozen Tenderstem® is new to me and has been quite a revelation! I was thrilled to be asked to create a recipe using it to celebrate the world-exclusive launch of frozen Tenderstem® here in the UK, launching in Iceland Foods stores across the UK on 2nd Jan.
It's picked and frozen at its freshest, locking in all the flavour and nutrients - with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
I also love that since the stems are individually frozen you only need to as many as you need for the meal – no food waste.
It's so easy to use, you just need to boil or steam it for 2-3 minutes straight from the packet with no prepping - so quick and easy.
Search #FrozenTenderstem on social media for more recipes. And find out about tips for cooking Tenderstem® from frozen.
How to make this easy Vegan Tenderstem® and Mushroom One Pot Pasta
It only takes 20 minutes and minimal effort before the whole family can sit down to this delicious, creamy, flavourful one pot pasta.
Ingredients
Onion
Garlic
Mushrooms (any type you like: mixed, chestnut, shiitake, button...)
Fresh thyme leaves (or substitute dried)
Smoked paprika (optional)
Vegetable stock
Non-dairy milk (almond, soy, oat etc...)
Tenderstem® (I used convenient frozen Tenderstem® from Iceland Foods)
Pasta (any variety you like)
Top tip: save even more time making this quick mid-week meal by using frozen chopped onion and garlic!
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Tenderstem® and Mushroom One Pot Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely diced
- 400 g mushrooms sliced
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus extra to garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 400 ml vegetable stock
- 250 ml non-dairy milk almond, oat etc…
- 300 g spaghetti
- 150 g frozen Tenderstem®
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until translucent but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and 3 tablespoon of water and cook, stirring often for about 7 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and release their juices.
- Add the thyme, paprika, salt and pepper, stock, milk and spaghetti, (submerge it as soon as the ends are cooked, or break the handful of it in half before adding to the pot). Stir well to combine, increase the heat to high and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced.
- A few minutes before the pasta is ready, add the frozen Tenderstem® to the pot, stir and allow it to cook until still bright green and just cooked - it should only take about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with a little thyme and enjoy!
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Disclosure: Tenderstem® commissioned this vegan one pot pasta recipe. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to be a professional UK food blogger, mess up my kitchen and write Veggie Desserts.
Ana Ojha
I love pasta and this vegan pasta looks so yum! It is super quick to make and healthy! I'd love to try this recipe!
Shilpa Bindlish
My family loves pasta, and I love it with lots of veggies. Thanks for sharing this vegan recipes. Sounds tasty n nutritious.
Evelyn, PathofPresence
Great recipe???????? I know these as broccollinis and they are delicious (especially if you don’t over cook them). Love that your recipe is vegan. Saving for future use ☺️???? Thank you!!
Nadalie
OH my, I am such a fan of any one pot dishes. Especially since I just got an insta pot mini too. Hello easy dinner for any night of the week. Looks so yummy!
Chrisy
Love that this can be made in one pot! Great flavors, too 😀
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you for introducing me to tenderstem! I love broccoli and paired with mushrooms and pasta, this would be a perfect wholesome meal.
chelf
Ah! Nothing like a comforting bowl of hot pasta! These look amazing, perfect for a cozy night in with a glass of white wine in front of the fire place! I'm so happy we get to see more and more vegan recipes now! Here's to a cruelty free 2018!
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
This would be perfect to make for lunch tomorrow. I have to check and see if my local stores carry this brand of broccoli. Love how savory this meal looks.
Jacinta Grand
This is lovely! Such a quick, easy, and healthy meal. I hadn't heard of tenderstem before but I will definitely look out for it next time I'm in the grocery store!
Cliona Keane
I love the sound of this! I've just given this new Tenderstem a go and it's so delicious! Can't wait to try your recipe!
serena
This looks delicious and healthy and love one pot anything! Haven't heard of tenderstem but it looks like broccolini. Is it the same?
Kate Hackworthy
Hi Serena, yes, I believe it's called broccolini in the US!
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake
Love this comfort food dish! I'm a big fan of broccoli and mushrooms, so I bet this is delicious!
Beth
Yum that looks like such a tasty pasta dish! i have never heard of tenderstem but I'm a huge broccoli fan! I'll have to see if I can find it!
Lakshmi
You solved my dinner problem for the day 🙂 Totally love mushrooms and pasta. Will try this tonight in my Insta Pot 🙂
Joyce
Noodles are my weakness. I swear I can eat it 365 days a year. I am so loving that this is a one pot pasta dish that takes only 20 minutes. This will definitely be in my weekly rotation!
leah richardson
Hey Kate, I really enjoyed this easy vegan recipe, even though I am not vegan I will definitely be trying out this recipe when I am looking for a quick, healthy option for dinner! Thank you 🙂