VEGAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS (easy lentil meatballs recipe)

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option while crushed crackers can reduce costs.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan substitute

Brewer's yeast offers similar flavor and is often less expensive.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Rinse lentils and cook in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.

Form mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball; place on a baking sheet.

Bake meatballs in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 25-30 minutes.

In another pot, heat tomato sauce over medium heat until simmering; add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; sprinkle with nutritional yeast if desired.

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