Vegan Baked Spaghetti - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks™ (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for meat in spaghetti? ›

If you want to make a vegetarian version of this hidden vegetable pasta sauce, I suggest mincing an 8oz. container of mushrooms and sautéing them with the onions and garlic. The minced texture will mimic the ground meat and mushrooms have that umami flavor that is similar to ground meat.

Absolutely. Lots of shelf-stable pasta sauces are vegan. You'll want one that is a tomato base, and make sure that it doesn't include parmesan cheese in the mix.

We love this quick and easy vegetable pasta with over 1 ½ pounds of vegetables and a simple tomato sauce made completely from scratch. For vegan spaghetti, skip the cheese and serve with some nutritional yeast sprinkled on top. You can make the sauce up to 4 days in advance.

Most spaghetti and pasta varieties are vegan. To be sure, check the ingredient list to make sure it doesn't contain eggs. You are, however, more likely to find eggs in fresh pasta vs. dried.

The vegan-friendly brand Primal Kitchen offers No-Dairy Alfredo, Garlic Alfredo, and Vodka sauces! Primal Kitchen also has the hookup on various marinara sauces made with roasted garlic, basil, and crushed red chiles.

A: Some store-bought sauces may contain non-vegan ingredients like dairy. Always check the label for ingredients like cheese or cheese flavors to ensure your marinara is vegan.

The base of most hot sauces is chili peppers, vinegar, and salt, all of which are vegan ingredients. Most commercially produced hot sauces are going to contain more than those simple ingredients, but most of them still use a vegan lineup. That being said, buffalo sauce is a common exception.

Serving Up Pasta's Health Benefits

A cup of cooked pasta serves up 8 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber, plus 26 percent of the daily value for folate and 10 percent for iron—all for just 220 calories.

Pasta can be a healthy meal. Since pasta is not very nutritious on its own, it's essential to add other foods to your pasta that are high in nutrients. You can ensure a healthy pasta meal by adding your favorite veggies to your dish and a lean protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or fish.

Why is garlic bread not vegan? ›

Generally speaking, the actual dough used in garlic bread is vegan. What could catch you out is the butter contents. Fortunately though, a lot of shop-bought garlic bread uses margarine or olive oil – so just make sure to check the ingredients first!

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.