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Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese Fun-Zetti

Prep:

10 mins

Cook:

25 mins

Total:

35 mins

Dinner

Meal Type:

Level:

Easy

Serving:

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Average CPS:

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti (or pasta of choice)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated

  • 1 medium zucchini, finely grated

  • 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) or crumbled tofu

  • 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Tools Needed

  • Mixing bowls

  • Whisk or fork

  • Small bowls or ramekins

  • Spoon or spatula

  • Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add the grated carrot and zucchini to the pot. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

  4. In a separate skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the textured vegetable protein (TVP) or crumbled tofu until lightly browned.

  5. Transfer the cooked TVP or tofu to the pot with the vegetables. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. Serve the Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese Fun-Zetti over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Storage


Chef Notes

  1. Feel free to add more vegetables to the sauce, such as diced bell peppers or mushrooms, to enhance the flavor and nutritional value.

  2. For added cheesy flavor, sprinkle some nutritional yeast on top of the finished dish before serving.

Enjoy this kid-friendly and delicious Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese Fun-Zetti as a satisfying dinner that will please both children and adults alike!

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