One Pot Spaghetti and “Meatballs”
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This one-pot recipe is made with whole wheat pasta and meatless “meatballs” for a vegetarian main dish that is loaded with flavor and packed with protein!
If you’re like me, you love recipes that require minimal prep and clean up. Even though I enjoy cooking, I typically don’t want to spend the whole evening in the kitchen. That’s why this one-pot recipe for Spaghetti & Meatless Meatballs is perfect for busy days. This dish requires almost no preparation and it’s ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish!
For this recipe, I used the new Garden Inspirations by Farm Rich Meatless Meatballs. They’re a blend of soy and pea protein with plenty of spices to give them a delicious flavor. One serving contains 12g of plant-based protein, which means this dinner will keep you satisfied! Now that we have a 9-year-old foster son, I’ve been adding more “meat substitutes” into our dinner routine. He says he can’t taste the difference! You can find these Meatless Meatballs in the in the Meatless or Meat Alternative freezer section at select Kroger stores, near the regular meatballs. You can also order them on Instacart.
Tips for Perfect One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Do not thaw the meatballs before adding them to the pot. This helps prevent them from being overcooked by the time the pasta is done.
- You may need to cook your pasta a little shorter or longer depending on the brand and thickness you use.
The Best Pasta Sauce
I love using Rao’s Tomato Basil sauce because it has an incredible flavor and the ingredients list is great. But if you want to make your own, try my recipe for meatless spaghetti sauce! It has a wonderful, hearty texture thanks to mushrooms and it’s quick and simple to make!
Substitution Ideas
- The parmesan cheese is totally optional, so if you want to keep this recipe cheese free, just skip it!
- If you’re watching your sodium, be sure to use low sodium vegetable broth and a no-salt-added Italian Seasoning blend.
- For a gluten-free pasta option, try using chickpea-based pasta! The cook time may be slightly reduced, depending on the pasta shape.
One Pot Spaghetti and “Meatballs”
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
This one-pot recipe is made with whole wheat pasta and meatless “meatballs” for a vegetarian main dish that is loaded with flavor and packed with protein!
Ingredients
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1Â (20oz) package of Garden Inspirations by Farm Rich Meatless Meatballs
- 16oz package of whole wheat spaghetti
Instructions
- Add the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, seasoning, and frozen meatballs to a large pot and cook over medium-high heat.
- Once the sauce mixture is simmering, add the pasta and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for 5-8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Side Dish Ideas
- Try serving this dish with a simple Italian chopped salad! It’s easy to make and it’s a delicious way to add extra vegetables to this meal.
- You could also make this 5 ingredient olive oil bread and add a little garlic butter for simple garlic bread!
- If you have picky eaters, give these green bean fries a try! They’re a tasty way to get little ones to eat their veggies.
This looks lovely! I’ve seen mango and pineapple salsas but I don’t think I’ve seen one with raspberry and peach! Looks absolutely incredible, I can understand why it didn’t last long!!
Those meat-free balls sound like a lifesaver on busy weeknights. Such a simple yet good looking dish
Had no idea you could find meatless meatball until now! Love how tasty they are and how this one pot meal is packed with flavor!
Love this! I’m always on the hunt for easy meatless meals since my step kids are both vegetarian, and this is just the thing for a simple but tasty shortcut! Thanks for sharing!
In order to keep low sodium I Would use a 28 Oz can of No Salt Added Tomato Puree and a 6 Oz can of no salt added tomato paste. This will also keep it sugar free. Sauce can be sweetened by adding 1-2 grated carrots. You need to check the seasoning for MSG and Sources of sugar.. I like Bell’s Seasoning as a safe Italian style option. A diabetic would want to check the meat balls for sugar sources. (I haven’t seen these yet). The seasoning can be adjusted to taste. A pinch of red pepper flakes can help those adjusting to lower sodium dishes. If salt is not a strick issue you can add to taste. I go for the lowest sodium no sugar added broths I can find. Best for diabetes, hypertension and a healthier diet. Really great recipe. I’m not gluten free and recommend Barilla Whole Wheat Pastas over most they hold up well and don’t turn into paste. Deboles Jerusalem Artichoke Pastas also. Haven’t had a chance to try Chickpea Pasta, haven’t seen it yet. Covid 19 is affecting our supply chain and the introduction of new and different products. I live in a blank area, no Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Someday soon. Sigh! Will definitely try this. Cooking isn’t easy and has to be quick for me!
i will try this.
me too dont want to spent more time in kitchen