The Meatiest Vegan Bolognese
Try our mouthwatering vegan bolognese made with the meatiest plant-based option. Combining tomatoes, veggies, vegan ground beef, and aromatic herbs, it's a satisfying, tasty twist on the classic dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for newer vegans seeking familiar flavors without meat. Give it a go and enjoy the delicious tastes of Italy in a plant-based way!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 634kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz Tagliatelle pasta
- 1 cup TVP (Soy) - What is TVP?
- 4 cup Veggie broth
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion (medium sized)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Carrots (medium)
- 2 Celery stalk
- 2 cup Sieved tomato puree aka Tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
- ½ cup Red wine
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Thyme (dried)
- 1 tsp Basil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Cook pasta according to packaging instructions.
- Peel and chop onion, garlic and celery stalk.
- Peel and grate carrot.
- Soak dry TVP in hot veggie stock for 10 minutes. Drain then squeeze TVP with a wooden spoon to remove excess moisture. In a frying pan, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and add TVP. Season it with a bit of salt and black pepper. Fry TVP until most of the remaining moisture is gone and it has a "minced meat" texture. It will take about 5-10 minutes (you can do this in parallel with making the sauce). Once ready take it off the stove.
Making vegan bolognese
- Take a non-stick saucepan and add olive oil. On medium heat saute onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add grated carrots, chopped celery stalks, and garlic. Season it with parsley, thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. It may stick to the bottom of the pan sometimes. Scrape it up with your wooden spatula. This will give more flavor to your sauce.
- Add red wine and cook until it's almost entirely evaporated. Stir it from time to time.
- Add tomato paste, soy sauce, and tomato puree. Stir well. Check for seasoning and add more salt and black pepper if needed. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the fried TVP. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes. Ready to be served! Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 1049mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3937IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 7mg