Description
A delightful mashup of Filipino comfort food and Italian tradition, this Vegan Filipino Spaghetti features sweet banana ketchup and earthy mushrooms for a rich umami flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti or any long pasta (whole grain or gluten-free options)
- 1 cup banana ketchup
- 8 oz mushrooms (shiitake or button, sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Black pepper or chili flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil, adding minced garlic and diced onions until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the Mushrooms: Toss in sliced mushrooms, sautéing until tender.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in banana ketchup, soy sauce, and reserved pasta water, adjusting consistency. Season with black pepper or chili flakes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add cooked spaghetti to sauce, tossing until coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Finish with Herbs: Remove from heat, fold in fresh basil leaves.
- Serve Warm: Plate and garnish with black pepper or basil.
Notes
Use a large skillet for even sautéing. Be careful not to overcook mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Filipino, Spaghetti, Comfort Food, Plant-based