Easy and quick to prepare, this Moroccan-inspired spaghetti and Meatless Meatballs is spiked with spicy store-bought harissa paste and fresh mint.

May 21, 2026

Spaghetti and Meatballs with Harissa and Mint

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs with Harissa and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunts Heirloom® Crushed Tomatoes; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 4 tsp (20 mL) harissa paste; 12 Gardein™ Meatless Meatballs; 12 oz (375 g) spaghetti; 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

15

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Main Dish,
Pasta,
Hunt’s,
Under 45 min

Ingredients

2 cans (398 mL each) Hunts Heirloom® Crushed Tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
4 tsp (20 mL) harissa paste
12 Gardein™ Meatless Meatballs
12 oz (375 g) spaghetti
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes and harissa paste; bring to boil.
Step two

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in Meatless Meatballs; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
Step three

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooking liquid.
Step four

Toss together spaghetti, reserved cooking liquid, meatballs and sauce until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in mint and parsley.