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Homemade vegetarian goulash with elbow macaroni, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a smoky paprika tomato sauce, topped with fresh parsley.

One-Pot Vegetarian Goulash

Hearty one-pot vegetarian goulash packed with smoky paprika, tender vegetables, and pasta simmered in rich tomato sauce for ultimate meatless comfort food.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, One-Pot Meal
Cuisine: American, Hungarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven (For cooking pasta and sauce together)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring vegetables and sauce)
  • Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables evenly)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (To measure ingredients accurately)
  • Ladle (For serving)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For sautéing vegetables
  • 1 large Onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 medium Bell peppers - Diced, any color
  • 2 large Carrots - Diced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms - Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Sweet paprika - For classic goulash flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika - Adds rich, smoky depth
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes - Base for sauce
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth - Adjust for sauce thickness
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste - Adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce - For umami depth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano - Optional for herbal note
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni - Or other small pasta

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley - For garnish
  • Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast - Optional topping

Instructions 

  • Cook onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms until tender.
  • Stir in both paprikas for 30 seconds to release flavor.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, and seasonings.
  • Cook for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta and ensure it’s submerged.
  • Simmer until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, about 12–15 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and optional cheese or nutritional yeast.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 360kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 58g (19%) | Protein: 12g (24%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 640mg (28%) | Potassium: 720mg (21%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 6500IU (130%) | Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)