In The Kitchen
Vegan Spaghetti and (Beyond) Meatballs
Description :
This vegan spaghetti features plant-based "meatballs" made with Beyond Meat Beyond Beef. They're slow-simmered in tomato sauce for a hearty and satisfying vegan meal.
Ingredient :
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1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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1 pound meatless ground beef substitute (such as Beyond Meat® Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground)
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1 tablespoon vegan bread crumbs
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1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
Direction :
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Dice tomatoes and return them to the can with their juice.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well blended. Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let simmer while preparing meatballs.
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Combine beef substitute with bread crumbs, parsley, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl; mix until ingredients are well combined. Roll the mixture into twelve 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to the pan and saute, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and a bit crisp, about 10 minutes total. Reduce heat to low.
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Pour simmering tomato sauce over the meatballs and mix. Simmer sauce with meatballs for an additional 10 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
