Easy Vegan Spaghetti with “Meat” Sauce: A Quick Delight
Enjoy a delicious and quick recipe for Easy Vegan Spaghetti with ‘Meat’ Sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegan
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti.
Notes
- Customize by adding your favorite vegetables.
- Serve with vegan parmesan for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Vegan Spaghetti, Vegan Pasta, Meat Sauce Alternative