Vegetarian Bolognese

Another great veggie alternative.

PREP time: 10 MINS

COOKing time: 40 mins

Total time: 50 mins

SErving: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 carrot, finely chopped

  • 1 celery stick, finely chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 300g Vegetarian mince

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 500ml passata

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 good-quality vegetable stock cube

  • 100ml milk

  • a small bunch basil, chiffonade

  • salt and pepper

  • 200-250g dried pasta

  • vegetarian hard cheese, to serve

  • 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp rosemary (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion, carrot and celery for a few minutes until the onion starts to soften. Stir in the garlic and fry for a couple of minutes. Add vegetarian mince, bay leaf, passata, tomato paste, vegetable stock cube and 200ml water, Mix well then bring everything to the boil.

  2. Turn down the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins or until the vegetables are tender and begin to disappear into the tomato sauce. Add the milk, then cover with a lid and cook for 10 mins. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

  3. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper and herbs if using. If the sauce is still thin then keep boiling until it thickens. Stir basil but keep a few pieces to add at the end. Serve with the spaghetti and grate the cheese over the top and the REMAINING basil on top. Enjoy!

I was surprised at how tasty this was, you can’t compare it to normal beef bolognese as you don’t get that same richness from the beef and meaty flavor. however i would eat this version instead. next time i might also add some mushrooms that might add some more flavor and even a meat type of flavor. I served it over some black bean SPAGHETTI (gluten free). simple, DELICIOUS and gratifying pasta dish that can be easily made for a weekday or weekend meal.

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