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15-Minute Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs
15-Minute Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs is made with spaghetti, Earth Grown Classic Meatless Meatballs, and marinara sauce.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 13 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 3
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
2. Prepare the sauce mixture
Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.
3. Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
marinara sauce
In the method: Mix together the marinara sauce with the tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
tomato paste
In the method: Mix together the marinara sauce with the tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
dried oregano
In the method: Mix together the marinara sauce with the tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups marinara sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon tomato pasteIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spiciness; ); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: ½ package Earth Grown Classic Meatless MeatballsIngredient note
Source: 6 ounces spaghettiIngredient note
Source: 4 large handfuls organic baby spinach
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve with extra red pepper flakes on top, if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan. Start with this step: Mix together the marinara sauce with the tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
What happens at the end?
Serve with extra red pepper flakes on top, if desired.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 3. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: rainbowplantlife.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
