Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix (such as Knorr(R))
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tempeh, zucchini, red pepper, and carrot. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add milk, sauce mix, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain spaghetti and add to the sauce. Mix in pesto. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.