Spaguetti and Vegan Meatballs
These vegan meatballs are your secret weapon—versatile, freezer-friendly, and ready to transform any meal into a family favorite. The trick? It's not just about having a recipe; it's about having a system. Cook once, eat well all week. Spaghetti night, meatball subs, or whatever your crew loves are just minutes away.
6 people
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 24 oz vegan ground meat
- 2 tablespoons panko or homemade breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup diced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ to 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
- 1 28 oz can of tomato puree or 4 cups of homemade tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Pasta
- 1 1-lb spaguetti package of your choice
Instructions
Meatballs
- Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well incorporated. Form the meatballs, about 10 large ones. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes in a 350ºF oven. Remove when fully cooked and slightly browned.
Pasta
- Cook your pasta following the package instructions.
Sauce
- In a cast iron Dutch oven, heat the oil and add the mushrooms. When they start to brown, add the onion, red chili flakes, and a good pinch of salt. Sauté until soft and fragrant. Add the tomato puree, garlic powder, and a cup of water. Let it simmer for 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
Assemble
- Put the pasta and sauce together on a pasta platter and place the meatballs on top. Finish with chopped parsley and grated vegan parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe works with 12 oz or 24 oz of vegan ground meat. Use more for a meatier meatball or less for a chunkier, veggie meatball.
- This recipe also works with regular ground meat.
- Use store-bought marinara sauce if needed. If you wish, you can remove the mushrooms from the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 2502mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 5mg