Vegan Savory Pasta with Ground Meat
Elevate your pasta night with this enticing Vegan Savory Pasta with Ground Meat, a hearty and flavorful plant-based twist on traditional comfort food. Featuring tender vegan pasta enveloped in a rich tomato-based sauce, this recipe highlights plant-based ground meat seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. Accented by a robust hit of garlic and onion, with a touch of soy sauce for umami depth, the dish is a perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. Garnished with fresh basil for a vibrant finish, this vegan pasta recipe is a deliciously simple way to bring plant-based goodness to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams vegan pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 grams plant-based ground meat
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add vegan pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add plant-based ground meat to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until it browns and is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices according to your preference.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta before serving.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4121 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.8 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.9 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 91.9 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 962 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 4390 mg | 93% | |
*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.
