Are you tired of the same old vegetarian meat sauce recipes that just don't satisfy your craving for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish? Look no further because in this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cooking vegetarian meat sauce using smart ground. We'll explore various cooking techniques, delicious ingredient combinations, and expert tips to create a meatless sauce that rivals any traditional meat-based sauce in terms of taste, texture, and overall satisfaction. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and transform your pasta dishes into culinary masterpieces with our guide to crafting the ultimate vegetarian meat sauce.
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VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF WITH VEGETABLES
This is a meaty alternative to meat loaf, with vegetables on the side.
Provided by RENEE86
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein TVP
Time 1h50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl combine vegetarian ground beef, vegetarian ground beef crumbles, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, sage, garlic powder, mustard, oil, bread cubes and milk. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and form into a loaf. Pour tomato sauce on top.
- Place carrots and potatoes around loaf and spray vegetables with cooking spray.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes; turn vegetables. Bake another 30 to 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 814.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF
For those vegetarians who miss the taste of meatloaf, here is a tasty vegetarian version that matches the flavor.
Provided by RAINSINGER
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 the barbeque sauce with the vegetarian burger crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the loaf pan.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 687.9 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
VEGETARIAN "MEAT" SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cremini mushroom, white onion, oil, salt, pepper, garlic, dried oregano, tomato paste, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, chickpeas, fresh basil
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse the mushrooms and onions until broken into uniformly fine pieces, about 10 pulses, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Pour the mushrooms and onions into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the veggies have released moisture and softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and oregano. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Push the veggies to the sides of the pan and add the tomato paste, slowly mixing in the veggies from the side until a uniform paste has formed.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and stir until well combined and thick.
- Add the vegetable stock and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly. Reduce the heat to medium-low if it is bubbling and popping too much.
- While the sauce simmers, place the chickpeas in the food processor and pulse until broken into fine pieces, about 10 pulses.
- Pour the chickpeas into a fine mesh strainer and submerge in a medium bowl filled with water.
- Shake the strainer for 1 minute to remove starches from the chickpeas. You'll know when to remove the strainer when the water has become very cloudy from the starches.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the sauce and stir for at least 1 minute to give the chickpeas time to cook.
- Use the sauce as desired for pasta, veggie noodles, calzones, etc..
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 13 grams
VEGETARIAN MEAT SAUCE - SMART GROUND
Excellent meatless meat sauce recipe. I prefer Smart Ground, but you can use whatever brand you want. I add a little hot sauce when I make it.
Provided by mmmm_gin
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the onion until tender.
- Add crumbled beef substitute and stir in the garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bell peppers.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.
- Add remaining seasonings to taste and serve over rice or pasta.
YUMMY VEGETARIAN MEAT SAUCE
This is a delicious vegetarian alternative to a traditional meat sauce that has loads of flavor. Even meat eaters in my family enjoy this recipe!
Provided by RaCh_
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chopped onion, garlic, sauce, and diced tomatoes in juice in a pot over medium heat so it starts to simmer.
- Start cooking pasta according to boxed directions.
- Once pasta water begins to boil, add in fresh herbs along with Boca meat, pepper flakes, and green onion. Allow to simmer while pasta cooks.
- Drain pasta and place onto serving plate topped with your vegetarian meat sauce.
- Add additional green onion or herbs on top if desired.
- Serve with a salad or italian bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1160, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 2906.7, Carbohydrate 169.6, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 32.7, Protein 74.9
VEGETARIAN " MEAT " SAUCE WITH VEGGIE ME
My little one's been rebelling against eating meat, so I decided to indulge her with a Veggie Meat Sauce...and it came out wonderful! The seasonings in this sauce a very adjustable according to your tastes. My family tends to like their sauces on the sweet side. And the recipe makes plenty to freeze for next time! Could also be adapted for the crock pot.
Provided by CindiNMike
Categories Spaghetti
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and brown meatballs and sausage for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- In large heavy sauce pot, warm olive oil on medium high heat.
- Saute onions and garlic in the pot until translucent.
- Add green pepper to pot, and heat until soft.
- Add vegetarian beef crumbles to the pot, and heat through until starting to brown.
- Add sausages and meatballs to the pot, and all other remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Lower heat to medium, stirring frequently until starting to simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for at least an hour stirring occasionally, but several hours is fine as well, as the longer you simmer, the more the flavors of the herbs come. Just don't forget to stir from time to time!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 2013.4, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 24.8, Protein 18
CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH VEGETARIAN " MEAT" SAUCE
I often use vegetarian crumbles as a replacement for recipes that call for ground beef. This is my attempt to mimic the meat sauce my mother's mother would make for her lasagna and ziti. This tomato sauce is really easy to put together, and can be used with ANY pasta. (I just happen to have a weakness for cheese ravioli!)
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook ravioli in boiling salted water for 6-7 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté onions and garlic and crushed red pepper until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add basil, oregano, and meatless crumbles and sauté another 5-6 minutes more. The crumbles should be thawed, and get a little color on them as they mix with the garlic and onions.
- If the pan seems to get dry, add 1/4 cup of water so the crumbles don't stick.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, add the jar of tomato sauce and mix together.
- Cover with a lid, and let simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
- Toss sauce with cooked ravioli, and serve with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 517.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 17.1
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your sauce a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, and garlic are all classic choices, but you can also try adding cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you're short on time, you can simmer it for a shorter amount of time, but the flavor won't be as good.
- Add some acidity to your sauce: This will help to brighten the flavor and keep it from tasting flat. You can add acidity with lemon juice, vinegar, or tomatoes.
- Garnish your sauce with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor. Some good options include basil, parsley, or oregano.
Conclusion:
Vegetarian meat sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, or even as a dip. With a little creativity, you can create a vegetarian meat sauce that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meatless meal, give vegetarian meat sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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