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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Weeknight · 15–30 min

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Jeffery Bilotich makes this when he wants a classic Italian-style bowl that still packs in protein and vegetables. The seitan and mushrooms give it a hearty, meaty bite without any meat.

Hands-on
15 min
Hands-off
10 min
Total
25 min
Dishes
2
46gprotein657cal103gcarbs6gfatper serving · $4.22
Skillstove

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a medium pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until tender, following the package time. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    While the pasta cooks, crumble or chop the seitan into small, bite-size pieces.

  4. 4

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and zucchini with a splash of water and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Stir in the garlic and the seitan. Add the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and nutritional yeast, and cook until the seitan is hot and a little crispy on the edges.

  6. 6

    Pour in the marinara and stir. Let it simmer gently until bubbling and hot, adding a splash of water if it gets too thick.

  7. 7

    Taste and add salt if you want it. Pile the spaghetti into a bowl, spoon the sauce over the top, and finish with fresh basil or parsley.

Storage

Keep the sauce and pasta in separate containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water.

Good to know
  • The original pasta amount was unreadable, so this uses 100 g dry spaghetti. Use more or less to suit your appetite.
  • Press the {protein} pieces against the hot pan for a minute without stirring to get crispy edges.
  • Sprinkle extra nutritional yeast on top for a savory, cheesy finish.

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
657
Protein
46g
Carbs
103g
Fat
6g
Fiber
10g
Sodium
1450mg
Contains glutenSoy-freePeanut-free

Calculated from ingredient reference data. Brand labels vary.

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