Recipe: Perfect Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese

Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese. For extra umami flavor I added miso paste and used soy sauce instead of salt. As a vegetarian, I was tempted to keep the traditional parmesan cheese and milk in this sauce. If you consume dairy products, by all means swap these into the sauce for an awesome vegetarian bolognese sauce.

It is full of flavor and originates from Italy. Today we are putting our spin on classic Bolognese. Bolognese sauce is a classic family favorite dish. You can cook Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese

1. Prepare 1 of small head of cauliflower.
2. It's 1 lb of mushrooms, I prefer a wild mix.
3. It's 2 cups of carrots, shredded or whole.
4. Prepare 1 of small yellow onion.
5. It's 4 tbsp of garlic.
6. It's 2 tbsp of crushed red pepper.
7. Prepare 1 tbsp of dry basil.
8. It's 1 tbsp of dry thyme.
9. Prepare 2 tbsp of sugar.
10. You need 4 cans (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes.
11. Prepare 1 cup of red wine.
12. It's 1/2 cup of Olive oil.
13. Prepare to taste of Salt and pepper.

Today I'm sharing a delicious alternative to the traditional bolognese sauce - vegetarian bolognese sauce! As a vegetarian (and just a carb lover in general), pasta is one of my favorite meals. It's a great way to get lots of veggies, pasta, and protein for a well rounded meal. But in many ways, I think it stays true to this ultimate comfort food.

Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese instructions

1. Rough chop your cauliflower, carrots,onions and mushrooms..
2. Add your vegetable mix and garlic in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely chopped (essentially looks like ground beef).
3. In a pot heat up about 1/2 cup of oil..
4. Add your vegetable mix, herbs and spices and saute until they soften..
5. Add your red wine and reduce by 1/2..
6. Add your tomatoes and sugar and simmer for about 35/40 mins.
7. Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!.

Replacing the ground meat, traditionally found in spaghetti bolognese are juicy, umami-laden mushrooms for a delicious vegan bolognese sauce. This Vegan Bolognese is a hearty and flavorful dish that's easy to toss together. Made with your run of the mill pantry items, this savory sauce is composed of simple ingredients. A dinner dish bursting with flavor and chock-full of vegetables, for one very satisfying meal. Feel free to make a little more or fully double the bolognese recipe.