Best 2 Spaghetti With Easy Textured Vegetable Protein Sauce Recipes

Spaghetti with easy textured vegetable protein sauce is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be easily prepared at home. Textured vegetable protein, also known as TVP, is a plant-based meat alternative that is made from soy flour. It has a chewy texture that is similar to ground beef, and it is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. This recipe will guide you through the process of making a flavorful TVP sauce that is perfect for topping spaghetti. The sauce is made with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices, and it can be customized to your liking. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as mushrooms, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FLAVORFUL VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH TVP

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Make and share this Flavorful Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce With Tvp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tomatolater

Categories Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, diced
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) tomato paste
4 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 cup textured vegetable protein

Steps:

In a large sauce pan or casserole dish saute oil, onion, and garlic until it it begins to brown a little.
Put canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and sugar into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. When adding canned tomatoes use a little water to clean the cans and add to blender mixture.
Add tomato mixture to onions and garlic.
Add bay leaf.
Boil textured vegetable protein in a separate pot until soft (about 5 minutes). Strain and add to sauce.
Simmer Sauce for about 2 hours. I have done both shorter, but I would recommend 2 hours.
Serve with your favorite pasta or use in lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 641.1, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 4.1

SPAGHETTI WITH EASY TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN SAUCE

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Perfect spaghetti works great with a perfect sauce. This easy, delicious and full of nutrition sauce, is a good example of a fast and tasty dish. I created this recipe ages ago and since then, I'm making it every week. It also works great with rice and bread.

Provided by Psychedelic Floid

Categories Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

300 g spaghetti
4 cups water
1 cup textured vegetable protein
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons coconut milk (optional)
5 drops lemon juice (only if using coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt

Steps:

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is warm, add the onions and cook until soft. About 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add a dash of salt and bell pepper and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low-medium and add black pepper and another dash of salt, stir, cover and let it cook.
Meanwhile put the TVP in a bowl and add enough boiling water to cover. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. It should be soft. Strain and put a heavy saucepan over the TVP and drain as much water as you can, chop finely, then add the TVP along with spices and stir. You also can use Textured soy protein, but you don't need to chop them. Add the tomato paste and stir again. Let it cook for a minute or two. Taste, then add the coconut milk and lemon juice (if using), stir and remove from heat.
For the spaghetti, add the water in a saucepan over high heat. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 2-3 drops of oil and let it come to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook on high heat for 7-8 minutes.
Serve some of the spaghetti with 1 to 2 spoons of the sauce and garnish with a spring of mint or basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 16.4

Tips:

To make the textured vegetable protein (TVP) more flavorful, rehydrate it in vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add a tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari to the broth for extra umami flavor.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the vegetables by hand. Just be sure to chop them into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
If you want a creamier sauce, you can add a cup of cashew cream or coconut cream.
Serve the spaghetti with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan alternative.

Conclusion:

This spaghetti with easy-textured vegetable protein sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in under an hour. The TVP is a great source of plant-based protein, and the sauce is packed with vegetables and flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual lunch.