Description
A plant-based version of the classic sweet and savory Filipino spaghetti.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegan ground meat substitute
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced vegan hot dogs or mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add vegan ground meat substitute and cook, breaking it up, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oregano, basil, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using, stir in vegan hot dogs/mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or saltiness as needed.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked spaghetti noodles. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, topped with vegan shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes instead of 15.
- You can substitute banana ketchup for some of the tomato sauce if you prefer a sweeter profile.
- If you do not have vegan ground meat, you can use crumbled firm tofu or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 95
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vegan spaghetti, filipino spaghetti, sweet spaghetti, plant-based pasta, vegan filipino food