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Simple Vegan Tomato Spaghetti

Name: Simple Vegan Tomato Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 800 g canned crushed tomatoes; 240 ml vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

This classic Italian pasta dish features a rich, flavorful tomato sauce coating al dente spaghetti. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that is quick to prepare and entirely plant-based.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 518 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

400 gspaghetti
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

sauce

3 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
800 gcanned crushed tomatoes
240 mlvegetable broth
1 tspdried oregano
0.25 cupfresh basil, chopped

garnish

0.5 tspred pepper flakes(optional)

Equipment

knife · cutting board · large pot · colander · large saucepan

The method

Step by step

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 5 min
2
While the water heats, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
4
Stir in the garlic and dried oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
About 1 min
5
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
6
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15 minutes, or up to 25 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The longer the sauce simmers, the richer its flavor will be.
7
While the sauce simmers, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
About 10 min
8
Before draining, reserve about one cup of the pasta cooking water; this can be used to thin the sauce later if needed.
9
Drain the spaghetti thoroughly.
10
Stir the fresh basil into the tomato sauce.
11
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
12
Add the drained spaghetti directly to the saucepan with the sauce.
13
Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
About 1 min
14
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with red pepper flakes.

Per serving

Nutrition

70%Score

Calories: 517.8kcal
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 87.6g
Fat: 12g
Fibre: 6g
Sugar: 11.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pot on the stovetop with a splash of water or vegetable broth, or in the microwave.