Spaghetti & Plant Based Meatballs
with Italian Style Hard Cheese
- Milk
- Egg
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
This Plant Based Meatballs & Spaghetti HelloFresh recipe is packed full of tasty vegetables so why not try this delicious dinner to conveniently help with your five a day
Ingredients
½
Dried Italian Herbs
1
Echalion Shallot
200
Spaghetti
30
Tomato Puree
1
Garlic Clove
200
Vivera Plant Meatballs
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
Vegetable Stock Powder
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Basil
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a saucepan of water up to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta. b) When boiling, add the spaghetti (check ingredients for amount) and simmer until tender, 8 mins. c) Once cooked, drain in a colander, pop back in the pan, drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 1cm sized chunks. c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. b) Fry the veggie meatballs until starting to brown, 5-6 mins, turning frequently. Transfer to a plate when browned. c) Pop your pan back on medium high heat, add a drizzle of oil and the shallot and fry until softened, 2-3 mins. d) Add the pepper and fry for a further 2-3 mins stirring often.
a) Add the garlic, tomato puree and Italian herbs to the veggies and stir through for 1 minute. b) Add the chopped tomatoes with basil, vegetable stock powder and water (see ingredients for amount). c) Mix together, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and pop the veggie meatballs back in. d) Simmer until the veggie meatballs are piping hot and the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Once the sauce is cooked, taste and season with salt and pepper if you feel it needs it. b) Once everything is cooked, add the pasta to the pan with the sauce along with half the hard Italian cheese. c) Gently mix to combine. TIP: Add a splash of water if needed.
Divide the pasta equally between your plates. Sprinkle with the remaining hard Italian cheese and enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty sauce, though some found the plant-based meatballs bland or with an unusual texture.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this meal was to prepare.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more herbs or spices to boost flavour; some recommended including extra vegetables like mushrooms or broccoli.
- Portions: Several noted the pasta portion was very generous, with some suggesting it could serve 3-4 people.
- Texture: While some loved the plant-based meatballs, others found them dry or rubbery; cooking them longer may help.
