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. You might also like my Asian spaghetti or these 20 delicious and easy vegan recipes.
As always, I love hearing from you guys, whether it’s on the blog, on Facebook, or Instagram.
Creamy Vegan One Pot Pasta (Asian Style)
Ingredients
- 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) (do not drain)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (whole fat) (use the creamy part)
- 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
Instructions
- 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 15 minutes (uncovered and on medium heat, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for two more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Enjoy!
Kristi Davis
Can I use almond milk instead of coconut milk. Trying to keep my fats down.
Sina
Hi Kristi, I wouldn’t recommend using almond milk instead of coconut milk in this dish. It just won’t get as creamy…
alice
So I’m making this rn and I’m a little confused, you don’t add any water? How’s it gonna cook? ^^’
Sina
Hi Alice, No, you don’t have to add any water. It got enough liquid from the canned tomatoes and the coconut milk. :-)
Suzy
Does the pasta have to be pre-cooked. I hope that’s not a stupid question. I believe that it doesn’t.
Sina
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! :-)
Megen Smith
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!
Sina
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! :-)
Joyce
I wonder if she drained the diced tomatoes?
Sina
Hi Joyce,
No need to drain the diced tomatoes. You need the liquid. :-)
Sonia Chauhan
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.
techlazy.com
Super Easy! My boyfriend loved it! Will definitely make again and again! Thank you!
Kristin
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
Mary Ayodele
Hi
I made it with Hot Jamaican Curry Powder.
It was delicious!
Try it!
Blessings
Alexandra Colacito
How much curry powder did you use in place of paste? And what other spices?
Elle
Are your fucking serious?
Gwen
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! ?
Linda @ Veganosity
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.
Ricardo
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!
Leah M | love me, feed me
Mmmmm! I definitely need more pasta in my love. Love how simple and seriously creamy this beauty is!!
Jenn
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!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
I love all of the flavors in this dish! Red curry and pasta sound so wonderful together.
Lorraine
Could I use curry powder instead of curry paste? Why do some recipes call for powder and some paste. How do they differ?
Sina
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! :-)
Kristen
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??
Sina
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. ;-)
Jess
Hi Sina! I was wondering if gluten free pasta would cook the same in this recipe. Also, all I am ever able to find in stores as far as curry paste goes is this reeeeaaallly spicy curry paste…is there a different curry paste or brand that you could direct me to? Thanks so much!
Sina
Hi Jess,
To be honest I haven’t tried the recipe with gluten-free pasta yet. But I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. :-) But depending on what kind of pasta you use you have to adjust the cooking time. About the curry paste: Do you live in the U.S.? My favorite red curry paste is from Exotic Food, it’s from Thailand. Do you maybe have an Asian supermarket where you live? They usually have a bigger selection of curry pastes.
Hope this helps! :-)
Vee
Hi what brand of this is vegan?
Chelsea
The Thai Kitchen brand is vegan☺️
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Love how you put a twist to the one pot pasta and made it a curry!
Becky
Oh my gosh, this sounds so good! I love red curry anything!