Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles
Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles features a bright, herb-forward sauce with mushrooms, tomato, and a hearty veggie meat crumble, all tossed with tender zucchini spirals. The mix of oregano, thyme, tarragon, and marjoram builds layered Italian-style flavor without feeling heavy. Serve this fresh, vegan pasta alternative for a light dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 64 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 63
- Digestive
- 65
- Inflammatory
- 80
- Performance
- 71
- General Wellness
- 1
Use a spiralizer with the large shredding blade to cut the zucchini into noodles. Set them aside.
- 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup broth, the onion, and the tomato paste. Cook until the onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato, mushroom, garlic, oregano, thyme, tarragon, and marjoram. Cook until the mushroom just starts to soften, about 3 minutes more.
- 3
Stir the veggie meat, spinach, and the remaining 1/4 cup broth into the pan with the mushroom mixture. If the pan seems dry, add an additional 1/4 cup broth. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the zucchini noodles into the pan with the sauce and cook to your preferred firmness, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Calories 854.17 kcal High 43%
- Protein 66.75 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 113.53 g 41%
- Total Fat 15.7 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.85 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 2519.87 mg High 110%
- Dietary Fiber 30.29 g Good Source 108%
- Total Sugars 42.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 754.76 mg Good Source 58%
- Iron 19.66 mg Good Source 109%
- Potassium 4532.97 mg Good Source 96%
- Vitamin A 2694.92 mcg Good Source 299%
- Vitamin C 105.6 mg Good Source 117%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Plant Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles is made with 13 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Dried Tarragon, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 854.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Dried Tarragon, Dried Thyme, Marjoram. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 854.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles healthy?
- Plant-Based Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 66/100. Per serving, it provides 854.17 calories and 66.75 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2519.87 mg (110% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.85 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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