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

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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, One-Pot Meal
Cuisine: American, Hungarian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Cook onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms until tender.
  2. Stir in both paprikas for 30 seconds to release flavor.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, and seasonings.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Stir in uncooked pasta and ensure it’s submerged.
  6. Simmer until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, about 12–15 minutes.
  7. 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