Mama’s Spaghetti Sauce – Vegan

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
Mama's Spaghetti Sauce - Vegan with veggie crumbles
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

140 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons Earth Balance natural buttery spread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb veggie crumbles ( Smart Ground Original )
28 ounces petite diced tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed , crushed
2 -3 bay leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
176
Sugar
10g
Fat
7g
Mama's Spaghetti Sauce - Vegan is a plant-based version of traditional spaghetti sauce that is perfect for vegans and vegetarians. Veggie crumbles, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce seasoned with onions, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and more, give the sauce a meaty texture and great flavor. It's comforting, hearty, and satisfying and can be served with your favorite type of pasta. Prepare a big batch ahead and heat it up for an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.Heat buttery spread and oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Cook onions until softened, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
3.Add garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
4.Stir in veggie crumbles and cook until browned for about 8 minutes.
5.Add petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, fennel seed, and bay leaves.
6.Stir well and bring it to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7.Discard bay leaves and serve over pasta as desired.

PROS

Mama’s Spaghetti Sauce – Vegan is a healthy and flavorful recipe that serves as an excellent source of protein for vegans and vegetarians.

It is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep as it can store in the refrigerator or freezer.

CONS

The sauce contains veggie crumbles as a meat substitute, which may not appeal to some people’s taste buds if they are used to traditional meat sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The recipe contains tomatoes, which are a great source of vitamin C and K, potassium, and antioxidants.
Additionally, the sauce is vegan, low in fat and calories, and free from cholesterol or saturated fat.

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