Creamy Tuscan “Marry Me” Meatballs
If you love creamy pasta dinners but want something easier and a little healthier, these plant-based Marry Me Meatballs are so good. Inspired by the popular Marry Me Chicken recipe, this version swaps the chicken for plant-based meatballs and this make dinner even easier.
The creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and nutritional yeast tastes rich and comforting without feeling heavy. It’s one of those meals that feels impressive but secretly comes together in minutes.
And because the meatballs bake in the oven while you make the sauce, dinner feels almost effortless.
Serve With
- Protein Pasta
- Weekday Mashed potatoes
- Side salad
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Meatballs
These creamy Tuscan-style meatballs are cozy, flavorful, and weeknight-friendly. Plant-based meatballs simmer in a rich, savory sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for an easy dinner that feels a little special.
Ingredients
- 1 bag plant-based meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ¼ cup raw cashews or ¼ cup vegan cream cheese or 1 box silken tofu
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bake the meatballs according to the package instructions.
- Blend the cashews and water until smooth. If using vegan cream cheese or silken tofu, blend with the water until creamy.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the blended mixture, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and nutritional yeast. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt to taste.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm over pasta or mashed potatoes with a green salad on the side.
Notes
Change It Up: Add sliced mushrooms or a pinch of red pepper flakes for even more Tuscan-inspired flavor.
Now & Later: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Tips
- Silken tofu makes the sauce extra creamy and boosts protein.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add huge flavor with very little effort.
- Add extra spinach if you want to sneak in more greens.
