Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4
This is a hearty, packed with flavour Vegan Bolognese. Made with almost all pantry ingredients, you can easily throw this together any time!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion finely diced
1 medium (52 grams) stalk celery finely diced (1/2 c.)
10 ounces fresh (280 grams) mushrooms finely diced (or 1 ounce dried)
2 medium (200 grams) carrots finely grated
4 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or use 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
Pinch of red pepper flakes or to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/3 c (80 ml) red wine or use more vegetable broth
3 c (750 grams) crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce or tomato sauce
2 c (480 ml) vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 c (200 grams) dry lentils I used brown, soaked
1 tablespoon soy sauce gluten-free if needed or tamari
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 c (120 ml) plant-based milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
8 ounces (225 grams) spaghetti gluten-free if needed or pasta of choice
Vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast to garnish (optional)
How to make Vegan Bolognese
Step 1: If using green or brown lentils, I suggest soaking them in lukewarm water. Skip this if using red lentils. This is optional but it helps cook the lentils faster.
Step 2: In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, mushrooms, and carrots to the skillet.
Step 3: Pour in the red wine or vegetable broth followed by the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, the bay leaf, and the drained lentils. Stir well.
Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. The cooking time depends on the variety of lintels you are using.
Step 5: In the meantime, cook the pasta following the package directions.
Step 6: In a small bowl, place the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Stir in the plant-based milk and cornstarch. Add this to the pan.
Step 7: Adjust the seasoning according to taste. If needed, add extra vegetable broth.
Step 8: When done, serve in bowls over pasta and sprinkle with Vegan Parmesan. For any leftover, cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes:
For this recipe, you can use your favourite pasta.
In place of lentils, use textured soy protein instead. Soak in warm water the 1 to 1 1/2 cups of soy curls for several minutes.
Feel free to add more veggies like eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, etc.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 541 | Fat 6g 9% | Saturated Fat 1g 5% | Carbohydrates 92g 31% | Fiber 16g 64% | Sugar 17g 19% | Protein 27g 54%
