Vegan Spaghetti with meatballs
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Vegan Spaghetti with meatballs
1 hours 9 minutes total
Looking for a delicious and healthy vegan alternative to traditional spaghetti and meatballs? Look no further than this recipe! Made with plant-based ingredients, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, and is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. So why wait? Grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 |
| 40 ml | E.V.O.O |
| 1 (100 gr) | onion, chopped |
| 1 or 2 cloves | garlic, chopped tbc |
| 550 g | San Marzano tomatoes |
EGGPLANT MEATBALLS
| 40 ml | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 (100 gr) | finely diced |
| 1 (300 gr) | medium eggplant unpeeled, diced in 1 cm cubes |
| 150 gr | walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped |
| 50 gr | dried bread crumbs |
| 80 gr | firm tofu, puréed |
| 1 | Zest of lemon |
| 20g | fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1 Tablespoon | fresh oregano chopped |
| 20 gr | basil chopped |
| to taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Here are the 4 easy steps for the vegan spaghetti and meatballs recipe:
Step 2
In a saucepot gently fry onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic, keep sautéing and one minute later add crushed tomatoes. Add less than one cup of water, salt and pepper and bring to simmer.
- onion
- olive oil
- garlic
- crushed tomatoes
- salt
- pepper
Step 3
Fry the onion in a pan with hot oil. Add the eggplant and roast until cooked, adjusting the salt and pepper. Once cooled, transfer in a bowl adding the rest of the ingredients. Mix and when all comes together shape 2,5 cm size meatballs. Add eggplant meatballs to tomato sauce, simmer until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
- eggplant
- hot oil
- salt
- pepper
- rest of the ingredients for meatballs
Step 4
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with meatballs sauce.
- pasta
Step 5
Finish with sliced basil and a drizzle of E.V.O before serving.
- basil
- extra virgin olive oil
Passive cooking
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