Pasta Cardozo

By Hklbrries

The sauce is filled with the meatlike texture of the vegetable protein. It makes a filling and satisfyingly delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water or vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1 cup texturized vegetable protein chunks
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock or white wine
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp dried red chili flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt
• 1 pound dried pasta
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water or stock to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the ketchup. Add the vegetable protein chunks, cover, and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain well, chop into 1/4-inch bits, and set aside.

In a large saucepan, braise the onion and garlic in the 1/2 cup of stock or winte for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the celery and carrots and braise an additional 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable protein, tomato paste, soy sauce, chili flakes, and oregano. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Season to taste with pepper and salt. Let the sauce rest while the pasta cooks, according to package directions. Ladle the sauce over the pasta, garnish with the basil, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:
Per (1 cup pasta and 1 cup sauce) serving
226 calories
1.4 g fat
0 mg cholesterol
794.4 mg sodium without added salt