Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs
These simple Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food! They are so easy to make with only 10 simple ingredients. Loaded with fiber and protein and also gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, and oil-free!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package Explore Cuisine Red Lentil Spaghetti
- Marinara Sauce, to taste
For the meatballs:
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 Tbsp gluten-free quick oats
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 3 Tbsp marinara sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, line baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick cooking spray), and set aside.
- Add kidney beans to large bowl and mash until no whole-bean pieces remain. Add remaining meatball ingredients, and stir to combine.
- Scoop out about 1 Tbsp of the mixture, and use your hands to form intomeatball shapes.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until outside is slightly crispy.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- When pasta has 5 minutes left, place marinara sauce in small saucepan, and warm on medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- When pasta is finished, strain pasta, add marinara, top with meatballs, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Sodium: 296mg | Calcium: 50mg | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Vitamin A: 550IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 8g | Potassium: 79mg | Calories: 345kcal | Fat: 2g | Protein: 19g | Carbohydrates: 58g | Iron: 4.7mg