Dinner, Dips & Sauces
Plant-Based Meatballs with Bell Peppers, Pasta & Tomato Sauce
Easy family pasta night dish, it’s vegan too!
Compatible with
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat
Cooking mode
Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
- 2 (24 ounces each) jars marinara sauce
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 box (16 ounces) dry pasta of choice
LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)
- 3 bell peppers, cut in 1-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
LEVEL 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)
- 12 frozen plant-based meatballs
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Utensils
- Aluminum Foil
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Step 1
Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir until combined.
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Step 2
Place all Level 2 ingredients in a medium bowl and toss until fully combined.
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Step 3
Place a 15-inch sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Add the bell peppers to the center and fold the edges in to create a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot over the pasta mixture.
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Step 4
Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles. Place the plant-based meatballs on the Deluxe Layer.
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Step 5
Close the lid and move the slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 425°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 20 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
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Step 6
When cooking is complete, carefully remove the entire rack with the meatballs and foil packet.
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Step 7
Stir the pasta and serve with bell peppers and meatballs.