How to Make Our Super Savory Meatless "Meat" Sauce

Becky teaches Julia how to make a vegetarian version of a savory, satisfying meatless "meat" sauce.
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[@garymoore8711]

I've always liked Becky. She always looks excited and has a ready smile. This recipe will improve our own "meatless" spaghetti.

[@CrunchyScott]

So happy you're doing more vegetarian recipes. This one looks amazing. I never would've thought to use chick peas!

[@gkett001]

This turned out better than I expected. I'll never be a complete Vegan, but I will eat a lot less meat with recipes like this.

[@joycegonzalez3436]

I made this recipe tonight substituting the chickpeas with lentils and used 2 Tbsp of olive oil instead of 5. I'm newly vegan due to health issues and this recipe hits the spot. It was better than I expected..I was pleasantly surprised. I'll be making this over and over again. I LOVE IT! THANK YOU BECKY!!!!!!! Thank you America's Test Kitchen!!!!!!

[@cashewbutterbananasforever8646]

Red lentils are amazing in spaghetti sauce too!

[@a.a.3555]

That sauce looks delicious! I plan on making it! I've been making mine with tvp to replace the meat. I also use tomato puree.

[@dennisgodaire485]

I love the ease of making this sauce ... Definitely something that I will utilize several times, a week. Thank you.

[@kylelucas3369]

Yessss thank you! This looks so good! Keep the vegetarian and vegan options coming, love it!

[@nancybenner2496]

I made this sauce when I was having a dinner party which included vegetarians. It was a hit even with the meat eater guests. This will be my go-to pasta sauce from now on. Thank you.

[@alyslesafranks261]

You guys nailed it again, this dish looks so tasty...I have been a fan of "America's Test Kitchen" since the 90's...

[@wfhalsey1]

Thank you for making this recipe, I look forward to trying it! You can never have too many ways to serve pasta with red sauce.

[@JastaAdventures]

We made this, it was really good.

[@Bluetangg]

Best looking recipe I’ve seen by this group. Not too complicated. Looks like it might even be good.

[@missmaizey9361]

Looks dee-lish! Thanks ladies! I love all of America's Test Kitchen recipes 💗

[@Stranded73]

I made this a few times and it was amazing. Very filling, too. Everyone wolfed it down, even the carnivores. More plant-based recipes, please!

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

Thanks for a vegan recipe! Looks yummy, I will try this recipe soon 👻 . More like this please 💚. 🌱

[@hollym5873]

Thanks, love these recipe videos.

[@Vicky-ws8yz]

I just made this! WOW!!! This is very good and it's true, you don't miss the meat. After I started making it, I realized that I did not have chick peas, so I used Butter Beans since I thought they will be very mild in flavor. It turned out delicious!!! While I'm not a vegetarian/vegan, this is a very nice meatless option. Thank You :)

[@deborc2705]

Would love to see more recipes like this. Thx

[@sydneybristo22]

THANK you. A fantastic recipe for any day and for non vegetarians. This is going to go into my weekly recipe and esp helpful for emergency recipes.