Vegetarian Spaghetti

Quick and easy Vegetarian Spaghetti is an insanely delicious take on the traditional meat version. We ditch the meat in our vegetarian spaghetti to create a smooth and flavor sauce that that makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword vegetarian spaghetti

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 280kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti Gluten Free if needed
2 T Oil
2.5 c diced tomato fresh tomatoes
1 T Worcestershire (vegan and gluten free)
1 T Brown Sugar optional
½ c water optional if sauce is too thick
pinch red pepper flakes
1 t oregano dried
Parmesan Optional: Dairy or Vegan
Fresh Basil Optional

Instructions

Prepare your pasta per the directions on the box. Dice onion.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the avocado oil and then saute the onion until soft. While onion is sauteing, dice the fresh tomatoes.
Once the onions are soft put the tomatoes in the skillet along with the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (optional), water, red pepper flakes and dried oregano.
Bring sauce to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Once sauce is done simmering, pour the sauce into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
Top cooked spaghetti noodles with sauce. Garnish with fresh basil, parmesan (vegan or dairy).ENJOY!

Notes

Tips and Tricks for Vegetarian Spaghetti

Ditch the dairy - to make this dairy-free or vegan, use a vegan parmesan. We love the Follow Your Heart Brand.
Spice it up - If you love a particular spice, add it into the sauce when you are making. We like adding oregano and red pepper flakes, but you can add in fresh or dried basil or any other spice you love.
Add Vegetables - you can add in some finely chopped and sauteed vegetables to the sauce such as carrot and celery. Not only will it add flavor but it will add a wonderful texture to this vegetarian spaghetti!
More Protein - if you would like to add more protein, we suggest added in a sauteed meat substitute like Beyond Meat or Impossible Burger. You can also add cooked lentils.
Worcestershire - If you truly want this to be totally vegetarian make sure that you use a "vegan" labeled Worcestershire sauce. If not, it will contain a fish product. Likewise if you are gluten-free, you need to buy a specific gluten free Worcestershire sauce. Generally, I have found that the vegan ones are also gluten-free, but always check the labels!

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