recipes

Impossible™ Spaghetti and Meatballs

by Impossible Foods Chef J. Michael Melton

Imperfect is delighted to finally offer plant-based meat from Impossible Foods to our customers. To celebrate this partnership and help you get cooking, we’re sharing some of our favorite recipes featuring the Impossible™ Burger.

Spaghetti and meatballs are a go-to comfort food because you can taste the love that goes into making them. This plant-based take on meatballs is great with spaghetti, on an Impossible meatball sub, or simply on their own.

Ingredients

1 package Impossible Burger
2 Tbsp thyme
2 Tbsp fresh basil
1 tsp crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp breadcrumbs
28 oz can of San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 yellow onion
2 Tbsp oregano
5 cloves garlic
1 egg (optional)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb spaghetti
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Preheat the oven to 425° F. Dice one yellow onion. Remove the stems from the fresh herbs and finely chop (thyme, oregano, basil).
Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine the Impossible Burger, ¼ cup of diced yellow onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, red pepper, and 1 tablespoon each of thyme, oregano, and basil. Mix until incorporated. Form 2 oz meatballs and pack tightly. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. (Make it 100% plant-based with plant-based cheese.)
Make the sauce: Sweat the remaining onions and minced garlic with olive oil until they are soft. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Once the sauce has finished cooking, add the remaining fresh herbs and cook for 1 more minute, then season to taste.
Boil pasta and assemble: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package’s instructions. Add the meatballs to the finished sauce and serve over spaghetti. Top with your choice of cheese.
Serve, share and enjoy! Makes approximately 12 meatballs, serves four.

Spaghetti and Meatball Notes and Variations

If you want to amp the love up to 11, try pairing your spaghetti and meatballs with some homemade tomato sauce!
These meatballs would pair wonderfully with some grilled fennel. Fennel is one of our favorite underdog vegetables.