One-Pot Southwest Pulled Mushroom Cavatappi
with Pepper Jack, BBQ Sauce, Crispy Onions & Cilantro
- Wheat
- Soy
- Milk
This one-pot pasta is an easy meatless main that’s got plenty of flair. Cavatappi pasta is tossed with bell pepper and pulled mushrooms in a creamy, tomato-based sauce seasoned with our smoky Southwest Spice Blend. Cream cheese and melted pepper jack contribute richness to the dish, and the whole thing is finished with cilantro, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and a sprinkling of crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
1 unit
Green Bell Pepper
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
4 tablespoon
BBQ Sauce
1 unit
Tomato Paste
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Plant-Based Pulled Mushrooms
(Contains: Soy)
4 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Pepper Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Crispy Fried Onions
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
¼ ounce
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Wash and dry produce.
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Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into ¼-inch pieces. Roughly chop pulled mushrooms. Roughly chop cilantro.
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In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, Southwest Spice Blend, garlic powder, and stock concentrates.
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Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings) over medium heat. Add bell pepper, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until nearly softened, 4-5 minutes.
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Add tomato paste mixture; cook, stirring, until fragrant and darkened in color, 30-60 seconds.
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Stir cavatappi and 3 cups water (6 cups for 4 servings) into same pot. Season with salt (we used 1 tsp; 2 tsp for 4). Increase heat under pot to medium high and bring to a simmer.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened slightly, 10-12 minutes. TIP: Gently scrape pasta from bottom of pot if it begins to stick.
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Turn off heat; stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Stir in chopped mushrooms.
- Sprinkle pepper jack on top of pasta; cover pot off heat until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle pasta with BBQ sauce; garnish with cilantro and crispy fried onions. Divide between plates and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The pasta and creamy sauce were well-received, but the pulled mushrooms divided opinion sharply — many found the texture off-putting and the flavor bland or soy-heavy.
- Ease of prep: The one-pot method was appreciated for easy cleanup, though some found the pasta cooking time added about 10 extra minutes.
- Suggestions: Cook the pulled mushrooms separately at high heat for 5 minutes before adding them, as the package requires — the recipe instructions don't make this clear. Some found that air-frying the mushrooms improved their texture significantly.
- Leftovers: One reviewer noted the dish didn't reheat well, so plan to enjoy it fresh if possible.
- BBQ Sauce: A few felt the BBQ sauce overpowered the other flavors; add it sparingly and taste as you go 😋.
