Vegan SpaghettiOs Recipe
Homemade vegan SpaghettiOs are here to bring all the nostalgic vibes—with a fun, plant-based twist! Sweet tomato sauce, perfectly tender pasta (dino shapes, anyone?), and just the right touch of cheesy goodness without the cheese. It’s quick, cozy, and guaranteed to make dinner feel like a little party in a bowl!
Servings: 2
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked dinosaur-shaped pasta or pasta of your choice
- 15 ounces tomato sauce plain
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or granules
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter optional
- 2 tablespoons pasta water
- 1 tablespoon fresh sliced basil or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove and cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse pasta with cold water immediately after cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the tomato sauce, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, nutritional yeast, sugar, and butter and whisk for a few minutes until thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Once pasta is done cooking, drain well, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water. Add the pasta water to the sauce and mix well.
- Stir cooked, drained pasta into the sauce one scoop at a time until you've reached your desired pasta-to-sauce ratio.
- Serve garnished with basil (unless your kiddos request "no green stuff!") and enjoy!
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Notes
- Enjoy it fresh: This dish is best served hot, just after cooking, for that perfect saucy, slurpable texture.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken, but it’s still delicious.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of water or plant milk to bring back the saucy consistency.
- Make it ahead: Prep the sauce in advance and combine it with freshly cooked pasta when you’re ready to serve.
- Customization: Feel free to add veggies like peas, carrots, or broccoli for a nutrition boost or swap the dino pasta for any shape you have on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2224mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg