Vegan Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Rigatoni with Meat Sauce—a plant-based twist on a classic Italian favorite. Featuring tender rigatoni pasta coated in a rich, savory sauce made from plant-based ground meat, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables, this dish delivers all the coziness of traditional meat sauce without any animal products. Seasoned with dried oregano and basil for a burst of Italian-inspired flavor and topped with creamy vegan parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this vegan rigatoni is a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that even non-vegans will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz rigatoni pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 12 oz plant-based ground meat
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup vegan parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrot and celery.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the plant-based ground meat to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen the flavors.

Step 7

Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss with the vegan meat sauce until the pasta is well coated.

Step 10

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1841.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2061.0

Total Fat 106.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2923.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 94.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473.2mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 3797.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 37.8%