I absolutely LOVE pasta and I love quick and easy meals! So this Asian style vegan one pot pasta with coconut milk and red curry paste is absolutely perfect. It’s my new favorite meal for weeknight dinners. Easy, healthy, and so incredibly delicious and creamy.
And you need only one pot to make it! This vegan one pot pasta really couldn’t be much easier. You just throw in all of the ingredients – including the uncooked pasta – and then cook it for about 15 minutes. This way it’s packed with flavor and it saves you lots of time and also dirty dishes. As all my recipes, it’s of course 100 % vegan.
When I first tried one pot pasta, I was actually really skeptical. I mean it does sound a bit weird, doesn’t it? And when I shared my vegan one pot spaghetti with vegetables on my Facebook page, some people actually got really mad. Haha! One guy even commented that this would be considered a blasphemy in Italy. Well, this vegan one pot pasta might not be a traditional pasta recipe, but it’s so darn delicious!! It’s like an Asian style one pot pasta with the coconut milk and the red curry paste. Super aromatic, a bit spicy, and sooo creamy!
What You Need For This Vegan One Pot Pasta
- pasta (I used fusilli, but other small pasta work just as well)
- one zucchini
- frozen peas
- one red bell pepper
- cherry tomatoes
- one onion
- two cloves of garlic
- coconut milk
- diced tomatoes
- red curry paste (make sure it’s vegan!)
As always, you can find the full recipe beneath the text section in a separate, printable recipe box.
I hope you like this vegan one pot pasta with veggies as much as I do. Let me know if you give it a try. As always, I love hearing from you guys, whether it’s on the blog, on Facebook, or Instagram.
Hope you all have a great weekend! Sina – xx
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 18 minutes |
| Passive Time | 18 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 3 cups diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup coconut milk (whole fat)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Ingredients
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- Heat some oil in a large pot and sauté the onion for about 2-3 minutes. Then add the garlic, the zucchini, and the red bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 13 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for two more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh, this sounds so good! I love red curry anything!
Love how you put a twist to the one pot pasta and made it a curry!
Could I use curry powder instead of curry paste? Why do some recipes call for powder and some paste. How do they differ?
Hi Lorraine, No, I definitely wouldn’t recommend using curry powder for this recipe. Curry paste is totally different from curry powder, it doesn’t even contain curry. Red curry paste is actually a mixture of different spices you use to make curries. It usually contains lemongrass, garlic, cumin, chili peppers, and shallots. You can either buy it at the grocery store or Asian market or make it yourself. Hope that helps! :-)
Do you cook the noodles first, set them to the side then add back in later… or when it says add remaining ingredients, you’re boiling the noodles with everything else??
Hi Kristen, No, you just boil the noodles with everything else. Super easy. :-) It might seem like you need more liquid at first, but it really works out. ;-)
I love all of the flavors in this dish! Red curry and pasta sound so wonderful together.
Love this creative spin! One pot pasta is the best – so easy. I think it’s hilarious that people got mad about your other one because it’s not “traditional”. If we only ate traditional foods, eating would get pretty darn boring! I’m all for NEW traditions – like ONE POT PASTA!
Mmmmm! I definitely need more pasta in my love. Love how simple and seriously creamy this beauty is!!
I just made this last night. I felt compelled to leave a comment. In one word, it was INCREDIBLE!! Thank you very much for this. I love your recipes! I made your bean balls last time and those were also great! This dish is 10 out 10! Wow. . Thanks!
I can’t believe that people got mad over your one pot pasta recipe. Big eye roll. This looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing, Sina.
Hi Sina! I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I had put down a zucchini on my grocery list but somehow forgot to buy it, so I had to improvise. The only other squash I had in my kitchen was butternut, so I threw some pieces in and it worked out well. The next time, I will remember the zucchini! This is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight, I love how quickly it comes together. Thank you! ?
I know curry powder is way different than curry paste but curry powder is all I had and it turned out great I added other spices as well
Hi
I made it with Hot Jamaican Curry Powder.
It was delicious!
Try it!
Blessings
How much curry powder did you use in place of paste? And what other spices?
Are your fucking serious?
Super Easy! My boyfriend loved it! Will definitely make again and again! Thank you!
I so enjoy your site and your recipes. Would you please consider adding a print option so we can enjoy your recipes a little more easily. Thank you.
Does the pasta have to be pre-cooked. I hope that’s not a stupid question. I believe that it doesn’t.
Hi Suzy, No problem! :-) The recipe is super easy and you’re right, the pasta doesn’t have to be pre-cooked. Let me know if you got any more questions. Hope you like the recipe. Have a great weekend! :-)
I didn’t pre cook the pasta and filled the recipe to a T. The pasta was chewy and not done when the cooking time was finished. I had to add 2 cups of water. Did I do something wrong? Thanks. Delicious!
Hi Megen, Oh that’s weird. I’ve tried it so many times and it always works just fine with the liquid. Did you cook it on high heat? I’m so glad it still turned out delicious! :-)
So I’m making this rn and I’m a little confused, you don’t add any water? How’s it gonna cook? ^^’
Hi Alice, No, you don’t have to add any water. It got enough liquid from the canned tomatoes and the coconut milk. :-)
Can I use almond milk instead of coconut milk. Trying to keep my fats down.
Hi Kristi, I wouldn’t recommend using almond milk instead of coconut milk in this dish. It just won’t get as creamy…
Just wondering……would you recommend 2 cans of diced tomatoes? The Muir Glen fire roasted cans are 14.5 oz and 1.5 cups per can?
This recipe looks delicious and EASY!!!! Thank you 😊
Hi Denise, Yes, you need 3 cups of diced tomatoes for this recipe. Hope you like it. It really is super easy to make. :-)
Make sure you add the dry pasta right in with everything else in the pot, do not boil it seperately, I did not realize this and boiled it seperately and the whole dish turned out watery and not creamy at all, I’m guessing the dry pasta is supposed to soak up some of the liquid as it cooks? Did not turn out like I expected because I screwed up that step
Hi Jon, Oh, yes you definitely have to add the pasta with everything else! That’s why it’s so super easy. Otherwise it won’t work. The pasta will soak up all the liquid, which makes it really creamy. Hope you give this another try. :-)
I doubled the red curry paste for a more powerful taste and added 1 cup of vegetable broth because the pasta was not cooked enough and there was no more liquid left in the pot (started to stick to the bottom). Great taste, would make again.
Hi!
I always get confused. When people say Coconut Milk,
Is it the coconut milk in the cold section like to use with cereal or the actual coconut milk in a can? Sorry if it was a stupid question! :(
Hi Sheena,
It’s not a stupid question. ;-) It’s the one in the can. Hope you like the recipe!
What kind of onion ? I got a red onion and now I’m thinking you meant thos long green onions!
Hi it’s me again! I made it & it’s the BOMB.COM AMAZEBALLS!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
Hi it’s me again! I made it & it’s the BOMB.COM AMAZEBALLS!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
Question: Is there only one cup of liquid in this dish? (I saw 1 cup of coconut milk). Did I miss something?
Hi Deb, You also got 3 cups of canned tomatoes. So in total 4 cups of liquid. :-)
Hi Sina:
Made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I added some additional red curry paste and tossed in a can of chickpeas at the end.
I’m thinking I might try this in the instant pot in the future 😊
Thanks!
4 and 1/2 uncooked cups of pasta?
Yes! The pasta gets cooked in the coconut milk and all off the veggies. It works!
Can you give a weight for pasta? Is it a pound? Half pound?
I made this last night for dinner and everyone loved it! It was so easy to make and we loved how creamy it was. I did end up adding some broth – my tomatoes weren’t very liquidy and I think my pot choice wasn’t the best. I used a big soup pot, but I think a wider shallow pot would have worked better for me. This was actually my first time trying a one pot pasta dish if you can believe that. :) Anyway, loved it, Sina! Thank you!
I’m wondering if this might also work with rice instead of pasta? If so, how much rice?
I doubled the curry. I also used the yellow curry paste. It came out so good. 100% recommend!
thanks for sharing this yummy look recipe. will surely try this out.
Great flavorful one pot meal. I needed just a bit more depth for my taste so doubled the curry paste, added a bit more water and also sprinkled crushed dried fenugreek (kasoori methi) leaves over the top to serve. Looooove.
Could this be made in an instant pot? If so, what needs to be changed or added? Cooking times? Thanks! :)
Nutritional info? Carbs, fat, protein, calories???
Just made this – I used red lentil pasta and added a bit more lemon juice at the end of cooking. Sooo good!!
Yummy! I LOVE red lentil pasta. Great idea! :-)
Just made this recipe and it turned out great! I loved how creamy and flavorful it was! I will definitely be making this again!
Hi Victoria,
Thanks so much for your comment. So glad you liked it! :-)
Sina
Soooooo good!!!! Tasted great. Will be one of my go to recipes. It has flavor!!
Hi Liz,
So glad you liked it this much! It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners as well! :-)
Sina
Should this be covered while cooking?
I used penne rigate pasta so it may have needed more liquid. So I added a half cup more coconut milk and put a lid on…came out perfect. Great recipe
This was by far the most impressive vegan recipe I’ve had. I’m kinda new to the vegan lifestyle. This dish was delicious! I did worry there wasn’t enough liquid but it turned out just right! Also, not sure if I missed it or it’s not posted, but it doesn’t say how high the stove should be or if it should be covered or not. I had mine on med-high and covered once I put everything in. I did keep stirring to get the liquid covering everything. I also wasn’t sure how the ingredients would come together but they DID. My kids loved it as well. Thank YOU for this!!!
THIS IS DELICIOUS!! Because I do not use oil in anything, I sauted the onion by themselves. Onions make their own “juice” and no need to use oil! I also added 2x the red curry paste (yum). Also, this recipe takes MUCH longer than 13 minutes for the pasta to cook. More like 30 minutes, covered pot on medium heat . Because of the extra cooking involved, I don’t add the peas until the VERY end, right before you eat (along with the cherry tomatoes), because they get mushy. This was such a hit that I am making it for my non-vegan company tomorrow!
I just made this. So yummy! I did add a little water because I didn’t read the comments first. Next time I won’t add the water. This is so satisfying! Comfort food for vegans!
I made this and it was wonderful. I saved it and make it on rotation now. Very easy and quite tasty.
This was amazing!
I wouldnt add or change a thing, and I never five stars but I would on this one.
I’m confused how people are making this without any additional liquids?! I had to add the entire can of coconut milk, essentially doubling the entire curry portion (which I’m not complaining about!) AND 2 cups water.. maybe I chose the wrong pot?! Anyways, it tastes fantastic!
This is delicious and super easy to make. I added extra curry paste and cooked it covered in medium heat. The entire family loved it!
OMG I just made this and I can’t stop eating it. WOW. thank you.
I made this and after looking at the recipe again, I had forgotten to add the canned tomatoes, no wonder it didn’t cook through and I wound up adding a bit of vegan yogurt and some water. It was still delicious and will give it another go with the canned tomatoes. Thanks!