Lentil Meatball Spaghetti makes for a delicious plant-based meal rich in nutrients and protein while low in fat. This dish can be prepared using any variety of lentils, and for added flavor, you can try using fresh basil instead of dried. We used a simple tomato sauce, but any store-bought pasta sauce can be used in this dish.

Ingredients

Serves: 5-6 Time: 45 minutes

Lentil Meatball Spaghetti

• 1 cup red lentils, cooked
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup kale
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 4-6 oz. spaghetti
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cook your lentils.
2. While the lentils cool, sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms until tender. Allow them to cool.
3. In a food processor or blender, pulse together the lentils, vegetables, kale, dried basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Once mixed, transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the breadcrumbs. Combine the mixture until just sticky enough to form a ball.
5. Place the meatball mix in the fridge and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 420ºF and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone liner or non-stick foil.
7. Combine the tomato sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Simmer on low to make your pasta sauce.
8. Separately boil water to cook your pasta.
9. Once the oven is hot, form the meatballs into 1-2 inch balls. Place on the tray and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
10. After 10 minutes, flip the balls and cook for another 5 minutes.
11. Once done and your pasta is cooked, plate the pasta with the sauce and meatballs, top with vegan or non-vegan parmesan, serve and enjoy!

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Creamy Comb tooth & Asparagus Pasta is a delicious entrée that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with very simple ingredients and flavoring.

Comb tooth mushrooms are very similar to lion’s mane and share the same nutrient-dense properties & are malleable in adopting flavor profiles.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 35-40 minutes

Creamy Comb tooth & Asparagus Pasta

• 1 bunch asparagus, halved
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced & divided
• 5-6 oz. comb tooth mushrooms
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb. pasta

Vegan Creamy Pasta Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk, unsweetened
• 2 Tbs cornstarch
• 3 Tbs nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 Tbs olive oil

Directions

1. Set the oven to 400ºF and prepare your asparagus.
2. Lightly toss the asparagus in half of the lemon juice, a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
3. Place the asparagus in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until lightly roasted. Remove from the oven once cooked.
4. Meanwhile, boil the water to cook your pasta according to its packaging.
5. In a small pot, set heat to medium-high and add the non-dairy milk. Once lightly steaming, begin whisking the cornstarch and reduce heat to low.
6. Add in the nutritional yeast, black pepper, olive oil, and garlic powder. Whisk until the sauce thickens up, then turn off the heat and cover with a lid.
7. Then, in a medium skillet, heat the non-dairy butter on high.
8. Once hot, begin sautéeing the onion and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes before adding the comb tooth mushrooms. Cook together for 5-7 minutes, adding a dash of salt and black pepper and the remaining half of the lemon juice.
9. Drain your pasta once it has fully cooked.
10. Combine the pasta with the sauce, top with vegetables, serve, and enjoy!

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