Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti and Meatballs

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    440 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Vegetarian, Vegan

Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces Bucatini

vegan meatballs

  • 2 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ shallot, minced
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons Minced basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

roasted red pepper sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • cup slivered almonds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 3 ½ tablespoons minced basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

garnish

  • vegan shredded parmesan, optional
  • fresh basil leaves, optional
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Instructions

  1. Fill a pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and bucatini and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes.
  2. Drain pasta into a colander, reserving 2/3 cup pasta water. Set aside.
  3. Vegan Meatballs: Place a large skillet over high heat. Once skillet is hot add oil. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and shallot and continue to saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in basil and oregano and remove mixture from heat. Set aside and allow mixture to cool, about 10 minutes.
  5. Pour mushroom mixture and remaining meatball ingredients into a food processor and pulse until mixture comes together (8 to 12 pulses).
  6. Form 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls with the mixture and set onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate meatballs for about 30 minutes.
  7. Remove meatball from refrigerator. Place large skillet over medium heat and add remaining oil. Add meatballs to skillet and sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and lightly season, if needed.
  8. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet and place over medium-low heat. Stir in reserved pasta water and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Add pasta and reserved pasta water into sauce and toss together until pasta is fully coated.
  10. Top pasta with meatballs, Parmesan and basil leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Potassium 519mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 186IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 635mg 26%
Potassium 519mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 186IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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