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Orecchiette with Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce

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Orecchiette with Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce

Serves 4 (1 serving = 1 ¼ cups sauce)
 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 15-oz. can low-sodium diced tomatoes
in juice
2 8-oz. cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 Dr. Praeger’s Meatless All American Burgers, defrosted, uncooked and finely minced
Cooked pasta
 
 
1.     Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2.     Add onions and peppers, cook until onions are translucent and peppers have softened, 9 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook one additional minute.
3.     Add diced Dr. Praeger’s Meatless All American Burgers, then add chili powder and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
4.     Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
5.     Divide among 4 plates and serve over pasta.
 


Other quick ideas for using Dr. Praeger’s Meatless Burgers

Grilling meatless burgers? Make a delicious tropical mango salsa topping by combining chopped red bell peppers, mango and Vidalia onions. Add cilantro, seasoned rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper and chill before serving. Finely chop uncooked meatless burgers and simmer in jarred marinara sauce. Place in a casserole dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and bake for an easy shepherd’s pie perfect for a weeknight dinner. Or use over pasta as a hearty Bolognese sauce. Cut the meatless burgers into quarters to make smaller patties. Cook according to package directions and serve on mini-buns for a healthier take on slider burgers.