Vegetarian Fettuccine with Meat Sauce

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with this Vegetarian Fettuccine with Meat Sauce, a hearty and satisfying twist on the classic recipe. Perfectly al dente fettuccine is topped with a rich, savory meatless sauce made from plant-based ground meat, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of Italian herbs. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes and an optional splash of red wine, this sauce delivers all the depth and warmth you'd expect from a traditional meat sauce—minus the meat! Ready in under an hour, this vegetarian dinner is ideal for weeknight meals or family gatherings. Garnish with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor and serve as a wholesome, plant-forward delight that even meat-lovers will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium Celery stalk, finely chopped
• 12 ounces Plant-based ground 'meat'
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Red wine (optional)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped carrot, and chopped celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Add the plant-based ground 'meat' to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until it is browned.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, ground black pepper, and optional red wine to the sauce. Stir to integrate all the ingredients.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce uncovered for about 25 minutes, allowing it to thicken. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

Add the fresh basil leaves to the sauce and stir through. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the cooked fettuccine on plates and top generously with the meatless sauce.

Step 10

Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1991.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2655.8

Total Fat 90.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4675.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 58.9g
Protein 115.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 520.8mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 4793.9mg	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: 30.2%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 52.7%