Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat in Tomato Herb Sauce

Transform weeknight dinners with this irresistible Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat in Tomato Herb Sauce, a hearty, plant-based twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with vibrant flavors from finely diced onion, carrot, and celery, and simmered with savory spices like oregano, basil, and thyme, this rich tomato-based sauce is both satisfying and wholesome. Featuring protein-rich vegetarian ground meat, this recipe delivers all the comforting textures you crave while keeping it meat-free. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's perfect for busy days and versatile enough to serve over pasta, rice, or as a flavorful filling for stuffed vegetables. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your menu, this savory recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, finely diced carrot
• 1 medium, finely diced celery stalk
• 14 ounces vegetarian ground meat
• 1 15-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the vegetarian ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until it is browned.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve the savory ground meat in tomato herb sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or use as a filling for stuffed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1393.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1381.1

Total Fat 79.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5138.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 86.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 469.7mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 3972.9mg	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: 48.0%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 28.8%