Marinara & “Sausage” Pasta (ideal for diabetics)

Pasta can often spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E for those of us trying to manage our blood sugar. But not anymore! When done right, you can enjoy a delicious bowl of pasta without your blood sugar hitting the roof. 

This recipe uses gluten-free chickpea pasta in place of regular wheat-based pasta, and a jarred marinara sauce with no added sugar. 

In place of meat, I used crumbled tempeh, a probiotic-rich fermented soy product that can support healthy blood sugar. 

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Marinara & “Sausage” Pasta (ideal for diabetics)

This recipe uses gluten-free chickpea pasta in place of regular wheat-based pasta, and a jarred marinara sauce with no added sugar. In place of meat, I used crumbled tempeh, a probiotic-rich fermented soy product that can support healthy blood sugar.2 Earthfoods per serving ❤️❤️

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package organic tempeh I like Lightlife Organic Tempeh
• 12 ounces water
• 2 tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos or Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic power
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. sage
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 box Banza Chickpea Pasta
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 24-ounce jar no added sugar pasta sauce I like Newman's Own Organic Marinara Sauce or Mia's Kitchen Kale Pasta Sauce
• fresh basil, cut into ribbons

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 1 8-ounce package organic tempeh I like Lightlife Organic Tempeh 12 ounces water 2 tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos or Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic power 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. sage 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 box Banza Chickpea Pasta 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 24-ounce jar no added sugar pasta sauce I like Newman's Own Organic Marinara Sauce or Mia's Kitchen Kale Pasta Sauce fresh basil, cut into ribbons

Instructions

1. Crumble the tempeh and add to a large pan. Add water through thyme and stir well.
2. Bring to a simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until tempeh has absorbed all the water. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

   
3. When tempeh has absorbed all of the liquid, mix in oil and continue to cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Add jar of sauce to the pan and cook until heated through.

   
4. Serve sauce over cooked pasta and top with basil ribbons. For an extra Earthfood serving or two, add a nice leafy green salad on the side!

   

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 285; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 530 mg; Potassium: 485 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 35 g; Dietary fiber: 11 g; Net Carbohydrates: 24 grams; Sugar: 7 g (0 grams added sugar); Protein: 18 g

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