Vegan Tempeh “Meat” Sauce Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz tempeh
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp fresh oregano 
• 1 tsp fresh thyme 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp white miso paste
• salt & black pepper to taste
• 16 oz package of spaghetti of choice
• Optional garnishes: fresh basil & vegan parmesan

METHOD:

• Cook the pasta according to pacakge instructions.
• Add oil to a pan & sauté the diced onion for a few minutes. Add the minced garlic & cook another minute. Crumble the tempeh with your hands & add it cooking for about 5 minutes.
• Add marinara sauce, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder & white miso paste & simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh basil & vegan parmesan. Enjoy!