Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavorful meat sauce but going meatless? This recipe delivers! Using Smart Ground (or your preferred plant-based ground), this easy vegetarian meat sauce is ready in just 20 minutes. A touch of hot sauce adds a delicious kick. Perfect over pasta, rice, or your favorite veggie dish!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 84 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground

Vegetarian Ground Beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Red Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper
Oregano

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How to Make Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Crumble 1 pound of Smart Ground (or your favorite plant-based ground) into the pan and stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up any large pieces.
Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning (about 1 teaspoon), and a dash of your favorite hot sauce. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot over your favorite pasta or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground?

Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground?

Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground has approximately 84 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground?

The key ingredients for Vegetarian Meat Sauce Smart Ground are Vegetarian Ground Beef, Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Red Bell Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.