Spaghetti ala Vegie

This recipe is Vegan, and  is Free of Onion, Garlic, Gluten and Dairy. This is my basic Spaghetti Recipe when I want it. It has a good meaty flavor for those who think they'll miss the meat. My dad can't tell the difference.




Serves 4 - 6 people. Time: 50 minutes (30 minutes if Tofu is pre-browned.)

Ingredients:
1 TB Rosemary
2 TB Cilantro
2 TB Sweet Basil
2 TB Marjoram
1/4 package Italian Parsley, chopped (or to taste).
Cayenne Pepper to taste
1/4 C. Olive Oil (for the Tomato Sauce)
salt to taste, if desired.

2 - 28oz. can crushed tomatoes (or approximately 8 - 10 large tomatoes, crushed in blender)
8 Roma tomatoes, bite sized slices
16oz. Frozen Spinach
2 pkgs. Tofu, extra firm, drained, diced

Tofu Spices: Gives it a meaty flavor
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. Allspice
2 tsp. cumin
2 TB Sweet Basil
2 tsp. Coriander
1/2 tsp. Cloves
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)
1 tsp. Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
1/2 cup chopped Mushrooms (optional)
Olive Oil for frying (does not take much, don't deep fry it!)

1 - 12oz. or 16oz. pkg. your fave Gluten-Free noodles. I recommend Tinkyada Brown Rice Noodles.
2 - 15oz. cans Great Northern Beans (Severe allergies? Use dry, and soak them yourselves, will take a lot longer!)
1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 large Orange Bell Pepper, diced
1 large Yellow Bell Pepper, diced

How-To:
1) Drain Tofu well.
2) Fry in a little bit of Olive oil, and the Tofu Spices until well browned.
3) Chop the Bell Peppers. If using fresh tomatoes, blend them in blender. Add the crushed tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, spices, Olive Oil, beans, and Bell Peppers to the Tofu. Bring to boil, then Simmer, covered. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4) Cook noodles according to package directions.
5) Cook the Spinach according to package directions.
6) Add the Spinach to the Sauce, when done. Continue simmering the sauce.
7) When noodles are done, drain.
8) Immediately serve noodles with sauce poured over them. Use fresh cracked Black Pepper on top.
9) Feel free to decorate the plates with sweet basil along the edges of the plate, and a parsley sprig sticking across the top, at a diagonal.

Note: Olive Oil helps bring out the flavor in Tomatoes!



Copyright by Kytriya, April 26, 2010