Vegan Meatball Marinara 🍝

This is the perfect meal to cook for your meat-luvin' friends to show them how AMAZING vegan food is! I promise they won't be able to tell the difference;) And once you make our delicious no-salt marinara sauce you will never buy another jar of pre-made sauce!

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Vegan Meatball Marinara Recipe

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ cup / 4 oz yellow onions

• 2 garlic cloves

• ¼ cup / 2 oz extra virgin olive oil

• 3 ¾ cups / 30 oz fresh or canned crushed tomatoes (no salt added)

• 1 tsp monkfruit

• 1 tsp basil or 10 fresh basil leaves

• a pinch of thyme, oregano, & black pepper (optional)

• steamed spinach (optional)

• Beyond Meatballs

  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the yellow onions and mince the garlic cloves.

   
   

2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 oz (about ¼ cup) of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

   
   

3. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in 30 oz (about 3 ¾ cups) of crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp monkfruit, 1 tsp basil (or the fresh basil leaves), and a pinch of thyme, oregano, and black pepper if using. Mix well and bring to a simmer.

   
   

4. Cook Marinara: Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.

   
   

5. Cook Beyond Meatballs: While the sauce simmers, prepare the Beyond Meatballs according to package instructions, either by baking or pan-frying.

   
   

6. Combine and Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce. If desired, serve over steamed spinach or your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts (estimated per serving):

• Calories: 300

• Protein: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 20g

• Fiber: 5g

• Sugars: 6g

• Fat: 20g

• Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 200mg (varies based on added salt and ingredients)

  
  

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