This 100% vegan spaghetti and masala tofu balls recipe will give you all the feels
What’s not to love about a hot bowl of spaghetti? Bursting with flavour—courtesy the tangy tomato sauce—it’s a comfort food for most of us. So, why not try a healthy spaghetti and meatballs twist at home? In fact here is a vegan spaghetti and masala tofu recipe that will give you all the restaurant feels.
What makes this recipe so great?
Completely vegan, this recipe packs a punch because it’s high on protein—thanks to tofu. Moreover, the tofu balls are not fried—rather, they are baked, which makes it a low-calorie meal.
Add to that the fibre from wholewheat spaghetti—and you’ve got yourself a guilt-free meal that is as tasty as its not-so-healthy restaurant versions.
Also, Read: These sugar-free wholewheat cookies are 100% vegan and make for the perfect guilt-free snack
So, let’s get started, shall we?
Ingredients
For the tofu balls
- 1 packet masala tofu
- 2-3 boiled potatoes, mashed
- 2 slices wholewheat bread
- Salt to taste
For the tomato sauce
- 1/2 kg tomato, chopped roughly
- Dried herbs to taste
- Chilli flakes to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 pack tomato puree
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
Spaghetti
- 1 pack wholewheat spaghetti
Preparation:
For the masala tofu balls:
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PERSONALISE NOW- Soak the bread slices in water and squeeze as much water as possible out.
- Combine the masala tofu, mashed potatoes, bread, and salt together.
- Roll into medium sized balls.
- Place on parchment paper and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until brown on the edges.
For the tomato sauce:
- Add the olive oil to a large pot.
- Once hot, add garlic. Once the garlic is slightly cooked, add the tomatoes.
- Add salt and cover and keep checking till they are cooked through.
- Add the tomato puree, herbs, and chilli flakes.
- Cook on slow flame for 30-40 minutes, until you get a nice aroma and the sauce doesn’t taste undercooked.
- Turn off the heat and add fresh basil leaves.
For the spaghetti
Cook the spaghetti as per package instructions.
To assemble:
Carefully add the masala tofu balls to the tomato sauce and ladle over the spaghetti. Enjoy!
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