Vegan ‘Meat’ Sauce for Pasta

This vegan ‘meat’ sauce is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat-based pasta sauces, packed with plant-based protein and fiber.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Vegan ‘Meat’ Sauce for Pasta

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegan Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 can Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse lentils and walnuts until crumbly.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
3. Add lentil and walnut mixture to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Serve the sauce over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 6g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.