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Vegan Bolognese

Delicious Vegan Bolognese That Will Make You Skip Takeout

Enjoy a hearty Vegan Bolognese filled with rich flavors, perfect as a wholesome takeout alternative.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 7 oz Tempeh brings a delightful texture and protein
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil essential for sautéing
  • 0.5 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 Garlic minced
  • 0.5 Red Hot Pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce rich and tangy foundation
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning classic herb mix
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano or 0.5 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or 0.5 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon Marmite enhances umami flavor
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti the perfect vehicle for this dish
For Garnishing
  • Vegan Parmesan to sprinkle on top
  • a handful Fresh Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Bolognese
  1. Crumble the tempeh into small pieces for better flavor absorption.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté the chopped yellow onion for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the crumbled tempeh and let it brown slightly for about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in minced garlic and chopped red hot pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, fresh oregano, thyme, and Marmite. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  9. Serve the sauce over the spaghetti, garnished with vegan parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw frozen portions of Vegan Bolognese overnight and reheat gently. Store cooked spaghetti separately to maintain texture.

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