Vegetarian

Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta is for Dinner.

Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta takes 25 minutes to cook.

Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta are:

Ingredients:

Turmeric, ground, 1 tsp
*Italian Seasoning (SPICE), 1 tsp
Salt, 2 tsp
*Cumin seed, 2T plus 2 t
Sweet peppers (bell), 1 cup, chopped
Onions, raw, 1 cup, chopped
Garlic, 7 cloves
Pepper, black, 1 tsp
*chipotle chile pepper powder, 1 tsp
Cilantro, dried, 1 tsp
Smart Balance, Smart Balance Omega Plus Buttery Spread, 2 T
Earth Balance Organic Soy Milk (original), 1/2 C
Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheddar Cheese Alternative, 10 serving(the whole package)
*Brown Rice Pasta Shells - Tinkyada Pasta Joy, 16 oz(the whole package)
MorningStar Farms Grillers Recipe Meal Starter Crumbles, 6 serving(the whole package)
Pepper, red or cayenne, a little more than a dash

Here is how you make Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta:

While the water for the pasta is boiling, chop peppers, onions, and garlic then set aside.Mix all spices (except for 2 tsp of cumin and 1 tsp of salt) and set asideOnce the water is boiling, add pasta and 1 tsp of salt, cook according to package directions (~14 minutes)About half way through cooking the pasta, start the protein crumbles. After they are unthawed most of the way, add vegetables and then cook for a few minutes (3-4) then add spices.Drain pasta, rinse with cold water per package instructions and then put back in the same pot you cooked it inTurn crumbles on low, or keep cooking if the crumbles aren't done yet. You should smell the cumin and garlic once it is done.Melt cheese and 1/2 c of milk in microwave, until it is completely melted (very important) (it takes about 2 minutes to get completely melted in my microwave)Mix everything together in one pot, add butter, and turn the heat on very low, just to help the cheese melt a little more.Serve and enjoy, add a dash of cayenne if you want some more popServing Size:?12 1-cup servings

The nutritional information for Vegetarian (almost Vegan) "Cheeseburger" Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.9

• Total Fat: 10.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 686.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 9.4 g