Vegetarian Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Spaghetti Meat Sauce—an irresistible twist on a classic comfort food! Packed with wholesome ingredients like a plant-based ground beef substitute, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this robust sauce is simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a splash of vegetable broth. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s both satisfying and meat-free. Serve this rich, savory sauce over al dente spaghetti noodles and garnish with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality dish at home. Whether you're a lifelong vegetarian or just looking for a delicious meatless option, this recipe promises bold Italian-inspired flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces plant-based ground beef substitute
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to caramelize.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the plant-based ground beef substitute to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and heated through.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the cooked spaghetti noodles topped with the vegetarian meat sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3793 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 5222 mg | 111% | |
*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.
