Our Italian Seitan is bursting with flavor from real herbs and spice (never extracts or additives), making it the perfect addition to any one pot meal. Cheesy Vegan Seitan Helper features pasta, vegetables, and our delicious version of plant-based Italian sausage, but you could also use Chorizo Seitan, or even Bacon Seitan for variety.
One Pot Cheesy Vegan Seitan Helper
This warm and cozy one-pot meal comes together in just a few minutes, but tastes like you were in the kitchen all day. Chock full of pasta, Italian Seitan, and veggies it's a hearty lunch or dinner your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 8 ounce package Upton’s Naturals Italian Seitan
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups nondairy milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups vegan cheddar shreds
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley optional
- Vegan parmesan optional
- Crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet fitted with a lid. Add the onion and seitan crumbles and sauté for 3 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, chili powder, and paprika, Mix to combine, and sauté for one additional minute until fragrant. Add a splash of vegetable broth or water and deglaze the pan at this point, if needed.
- Add the pasta, vegetable broth, and milk. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low bubble and let cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions. Remove the lid and add the tomato paste, cheddar shreds, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir slowly until all the cheese has melted into the liquid to create a creamy, thick sauce.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Portion into serving bowls and garnish with vegan parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper if desired.