Vegan Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Spaghetti Meat Sauce. Bursting with wholesome ingredients like finely diced vegetables, crushed tomatoes, and your favorite plant-based ground "meat," this recipe delivers all the savory richness of a classic spaghetti bolognese—without any animal products. Seasoned to perfection with aromatic dried herbs such as oregano, basil, and thyme, and simmered to thicken into a luscious sauce, it’s a plant-based delight that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Pair this vegan spaghetti sauce with gluten-free pasta for a completely allergy-friendly meal, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and brightness. Ready in under an hour, this dairy-free, meat-free masterpiece is sure to become a go-to favorite for vegans and omnivores alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced or shredded
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 12 ounces plant-based ground 'meat' (e.g., Beyond Meat, Impossible, or textured vegetable protein (TVP))
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 12 ounces spaghetti (gluten-free if required)
• 0 as needed water (for boiling pasta)
• 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and slightly translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Crumble the plant-based ground 'meat' into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, optional red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 8

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water, then cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the vegan meat sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Enjoy your delicious vegan spaghetti meat sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2266.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928.7

Total Fat 77.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11739.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 95.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 634.2mg	0%
Iron 25.7mg	0%
Potassium 4080.3mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 45.2%