Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 (8 ounce) package tempeh, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch dried Italian seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1 cup pasta sauce
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Combine water, tempeh, and garlic in a bowl; set aside to marinate, about 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Strain tempeh and garlic from water and squeeze out excess water. Sprinkle tempeh with Italian seasoning. Add tempeh and garlic to the hot oil; saute until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss spaghetti, tempeh, pasta sauce, and mozzarella cheese together in a serving bowl.