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Vegan ‘Meat’ Sauce for Pasta

Vegan 'Meat' Sauce for Pasta recipe

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.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1000
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 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

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 10g20%

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

Read it online: https://for-vegan.com/recipe/vegan-meat-sauce-for-pasta/