Revved up rosa pasta and meatballs
This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 12
Serving size: 11.94 ounces
Ingredients
36 vegan meatballs
2 1/2 cups marinara sauce, low-sodium
1 1/4 cups extra firm tofu
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup hot water
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
12 cups spaghetti, whole wheat, cooked
Preparation
- Prepare meatballs according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine marinara sauce, tofu, tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, garlic cloves and onion powder. Blend until smooth.
- In a sauce pan, simmer rosa sauce over low heat. Alternatively, put sauce in hotel pan and heat in steamer. Hold hot for service, stirring occasionally.
- For service, portion 1 cup hot pasta onto plate and top with 1/2 cup rosa sauce and 3 meatballs.
Nutrition Information
Crediting: Each serving provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2 oz eq grains and 1/4 cup red/orange vegetable.
Calories: 284 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 54g Fiber: 8g Total Sugars: 4g Protein: 12g Sodium: 26mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.