*One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Pasta)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 8 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cooking oil

1/2 medium yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 lb. ground beef

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon oregano, dried

1 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 cups warm milk

1 cup beef or veg broth

1/2 cup tomato sauce

2 cups rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice)

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

1 to 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, to garnish

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add in the oil, onions and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Add in the ground beef alternative and break it up with your cooking utensil. Cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat in the pan if needed.

In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until uniform. Sprinkle the mixture over the mixture in the pan and stir well to distribute.

Mix in the milk, broth, tomato sauce, and pasta, and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Remove from heat. Keep in mind that it will thicken as it cools.

Sprinkle the cheese over the cooked pasta and stir until it has melted through.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley as desired. Enjoy!