Vegan Classic Spaghetti with Ground Meat
Elevate your pasta night with this Vegan Classic Spaghetti with Ground Meat, a deliciously satisfying twist on the comfort food favorite. This plant-based recipe features tender spaghetti tossed with a rich, aromatic tomato sauce, made with vegan ground meat for a hearty texture that rivals the original. Fragrant sautéed onions, garlic, and Italian herbs like basil and oregano infuse every bite with timeless flavor, while nutritional yeast adds a nuanced cheesy note without any dairy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights and offers a crowd-pleasing option for vegans and non-vegans alike. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, it’s the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Perfect keywords: vegan spaghetti recipe, plant-based pasta, dairy-free dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces vegan ground meat
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the vegan ground meat to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
Pour in the tomato sauce, then add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti, garnishing with chopped parsley. Enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
