Vegan Taco Pasta

5 from 2 votes

Vegan Taco Pasta is easy to make with 6 ingredients in 30 minutes. If you like the flavors of cheesy, meaty tacos, you'll love this comforting pasta meal made with soy chorizo.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: main dish, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Special diet: gluten-free option, nut-free, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 642kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

12-16 ounces rotini pasta or other short pasta (gluten-free, if desired)
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion diced
10-12 ounces soy chorizo*
15 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes with their juice
1½ cup non-dairy shredded pepper jack cheese or your favorite flavor
green onions sliced, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
12-16 ounces rotini pasta
In the same pot you used to cook the pasta, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the onion in the oil until soft and slightly translucent.
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion
Add the soy chorizo to the pot and use your spoon to break up any clumps.
10-12 ounces soy chorizo*
Add the can of tomatoes with the juice.
15 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Simmer the sauce mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Stir in the shredded non-dairy cheese.
1½ cup non-dairy shredded pepper jack cheese
Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and fold the noodles into the sauce.
Serve the pasta garnished with sliced green onions, if desired, and enjoy.
green onions

Notes

*Look for "soyrizo" or "plant-based chorizo" from brands including MorningStar Farms, Abbott's Butcher, Trader Joe's, El Burrito, and Cacique. Nutrition Facts will vary depending on the brand used for this recipe.

Serve with your favorite garnishes including sliced green onions, cubed avocado or guacamole, vegan sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, picked jalapeños, and/or quartered cherry tomatoes.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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