Hearty Vegan Spaghetti Sauce (with tofu)
This vibrant vegan spaghetti sauce is packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with any pasta! Made with simple pantry ingredients like canned tomatoes, onions, and crumbled tofu, it comes together in just 45minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or passata
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crumble tofu with your hands into small pieces.1 block extra firm tofu
- Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook for a few minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Heat another ½ tablespoon of oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes until the onion is translucent and slightly caramelized.1 medium yellow onion
- Stir in garlic and fry until fragrant, around 1 minute.4 cloves garlic
- Pour in canned tomatoes and broth along with tomato paste, chili flakes, and dried herbs. Allow mixture to simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.28 oz can crushed tomatoes, ¼ cup tomato paste, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Allow mixture to simmer for 30 minutes on low heat. Stir it every couple of minutes to prevent the bottom from burning.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and tofu crumbles and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until ingredients are hot.1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- Give it a taste, seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with pasta or however you like!salt and pepper
Notes
Helpful tips
Reheating - Allow frozen spaghetti sauce to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Heat it up either in the microwave or on the stove. Tofu will turn chewy after freezing, but it will still be delicious!
- Cooking time – The longer you simmer the sauce, the more the flavors will deepen. You can cook it for up to 45 minutes.
- Cooking on low heat – Helps prevent the sauce from splattering and the bottom from burning.
- Customize the sauce – You could also add finely chopped vegetables, such as celery and carrots, to boost the nutrients and fiber.
Reheating - Allow frozen spaghetti sauce to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Heat it up either in the microwave or on the stove. Tofu will turn chewy after freezing, but it will still be delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg
