Vegan Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Cheese
Satisfy your cravings for classic comfort food with this flavorful Vegan Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Cheese! Perfectly al dente spaghetti serves as the base, topped with a hearty homemade vegan meat sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and Italian herbs like oregano and basil. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle, cheesy depth to the rich tomato-based sauce, making it utterly irresistible. To finish, a generous sprinkle of melty vegan cheese shreds crowns this delectable dish, with optional fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish. This recipe is entirely plant-based, gluten-free adaptable, and ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option for vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you're hosting guests or indulging in a cozy meal at home, this dish is sure to impress every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 oz Vegan ground meat (store-bought or homemade)
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegan cheese shreds (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Add the vegan ground meat to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the vegan meat sauce until evenly coated.
Serve the spaghetti in bowls or on plates, and top with vegan cheese shreds. If the cheese doesn’t melt immediately, you can microwave the dish briefly or place it under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious vegan spaghetti with meat sauce and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5556 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.9 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 104.3 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1022 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3654 mg | 78% | |
*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.
