Pasta 4.3

Smoky Mushroom and Tempeh “Meatballs” with Fridge Raid Pasta

A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings ...A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. Read more A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike.

Overview Ingredients Method

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

60 mins

FREEZER FRIENDLY

Yes

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Contains

Dairy, Soy, Gluten

Why is this healthy?

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

30g

Protein

599kcal

Calories

18g

Total Fat

86g

Carbs

15g

Sugars

21g

Fibre

Protein: 30g; Calories: 599kcal; Total Fat: 18g; Carbs: 86g; Sugars: 15g; Fibre: 21g; Calcium: 298mg (23%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 202mg (48%); Potassium: 1656mg (35%); Sodium: 506mg (22%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg (13%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.1mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 168mcg (42%); Vitamin A: 996mcg (111%); Vitamin C: 78mg (87%); Zinc: 5.1mg (46%); Vitamin K: 56mcg (47%); Copper: 1.3mg (144%); Vitamin B2: 0.7mg (54%); Vitamin B3: 9.6mg (60%); Vitamin B6: 1.7mg (100%); Phosphorus: 624mg (50%)

Why is this healthy?

Contains

Dairy, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 4

For the smoky mushroom and tempeh "meatballs"

white onion

finely diced

garlic cloves

finely diced

olive oil

chestnut mushroom

2cm cubed

smoked paprika

tomato puree

tamari

Swaps: soy sauce

plain tempeh

2cm cubed

porridge oats (rolled)

For the pasta sauce

olive oil

fennel seeds

garlic cloves

finely diced

tomato puree

white onion

Swaps: red onion, shallot

finely diced

celery

Swaps: leek

finely diced

carrot

peeled and finely diced

red pepper

deseeded and finely diced

courgette

chopped tomatoes (can)

water

or as needed

To serve

wholegrain spaghetti

basil

roughly chopped

parmesan cheese

Swaps: nutritional yeast

finely grated

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Method

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Heat half of the olive oil for the "meatballs" in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

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Smoky Mushroom and Tempeh “Meatballs” with Fridge Raid Pasta

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