Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat in Tomato Herb Sauce
Discover the perfect comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat in Tomato Herb Sauce! Packed with wholesome ingredients like finely chopped vegetables, plant-based ground meat, and vibrant crushed tomatoes, this dish offers a deliciously rich and aromatic experience that's both healthy and satisfying. Infused with a blend of dried Italian herbs including oregano, basil, and thyme, along with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this versatile sauce comes together in under 45 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or use it as a filling for stuffed vegetables to elevate your mealtime with a protein-packed, vegetarian twist on a classic. Perfect for cozy dinners, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely diced carrot
- 1 medium, finely diced celery stalk
- 14 ounces vegetarian ground meat
- 1 15-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the vegetarian ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until it is browned.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the savory ground meat in tomato herb sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or use as a filling for stuffed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1131 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*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.
