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. Click here to view and print the PDF version of this recipe.
Servings: 12
Serving size: 11.94oz
Ingredients
For meatballs
- 36 each Vegan Meatballs
For rosa sauce
- 2 1/2 cups Sauce, Marinara, low sodium, canned
- 1 1/4 cups Tofu, Extra Firm
- 1 cup Tomatoes, Cherry, small
- 1/3 cup Water, hot
- 1 tablespoon Seasoning, Italian
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, cloves, peeled, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Onion, powder
For service
- 12 cups Pasta, Spaghetti, Whole Wheat, cooked
Instructions
For meatballs
- Prepare meatballs according to package instructions.
For rosa sauce
- In blender, combine marinara sauce, tofu, tomatoes, water and spices. 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 a plate and top with 1/2 cup rosa sauce and 3 meatballs.
Notes
Each serving provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2 oz eq grains, and ¼ cup red/orange vegetable.
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.
Nutrition
Serving: 11.94oz | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g