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Vegan Meat Spaghetti Sauce

2.83 from 34 votes
So simple and so delicious. We love this healthy & vegan take on spaghetti sauce!
Course: dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegan chick'n strips (chopped) or beefless crumbles
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 15 oz can plain tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (more if you want it thicker) or plain, unsweetened rice milk for a creamier sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • vegan cheese shreds for topping
  • fresh basil for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic & chick'n or beefless crumbles. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in spices & cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, veggie broth (could also use plain, unsweetened rice milk for a creamier sauce) and bring to a boil. Bring down to low heat, scrape the bottom of the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add salt & pepper and cook for another minute.
  5. Top with vegan cheese shreds/parmesan & fresh basil (optional) and serve over your favorite pasta noodles. Add more salt and pepper to taste.