Easy Vegetarian Bolognaise

An easy, classic vegetarian bolognaise made with vegetarian mince, carrots, and mushrooms.

EASY VEGETARIAN BOLOGNAISE

Bolognaise or bolognese is usually a meat-based sauce, but this version is vegetarian.

Of course, there is no such recipe in Italy and you'll be very disappointed if you look for it on the menu there (unless you find a tourist restaurant)

The nearest recipe would be a ragu and in Italy, it is served with tagliatelle. 

Here in the UK, it's usually served with spaghetti and I serve it that way too, but sometimes I like to serve it with penne.

FAMILY RECIPE

This is a family recipe, handed down by my husband's mum, Jean. 

It's one of the first recipes she gave me. 

She had years of experience cooking vegetarian recipes when I met her and has passed on some good tried and tested recipes and ideas.

I love when they invite us to dinner. It's always delicious. Unfortunately for us, they've moved to Cyprus, so we aren't able to visit as often!

HOW TO SERVE BOLOGNAISE

PASTA SHAPES

You can serve bolognaise with most pasta shapes.

It is good the Italian way with tagliatelle, the British way with spaghetti or mixed through macaroni for an American style meal that kids love.

LASAGNE

It's also makes amazing vegetarian lasagne.  

In a large ovenproof dish layer the bolognaise between sheets of lasagne, top with a white sauce and mozzarella, then bake until golden and bubbling. I can guarantee you will love it.

CANNELLONI

You can also fill cannelloni tubes with bolognaise in a baking dish and top with a white or cheese sauce, then mozzarella and bake.

MAKE IT AHEAD

This is a great, cook-on-the-weekend and freeze-it option. 

Handy after those late nights at work!  

This bolognaise can be chilled in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen in portions for 3-4 months.

To defrost, leave a portion in the fridge overnight, then reheat and serve.

you may also like to try  - Bolognese Potato Bake, Leftover Bolognese Quesadillas or for another comforting pasta dish, Vegetarian Macaroni Cheese

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Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

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Vegetarian Bolognaise

An easy, classic vegetarian bolognaise made with vegetarian mince, carrots, and mushrooms.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 250g mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 200g/7 oz frozen vegetarian mince
• 1 pint /2.4 cups vegetable stock (3 stock cubes)
• 1 x 400g/ 14 oz tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 glass/175ml/0.7 cup red wine
• 100g/3.5 oz tomato puree
• 1 handful freshly torn basil
• a good grinding of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pan saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft and translucent.
2. Add the carrots and cook until tender, then add the mushrooms and cook gently for a few more minutes.
3. Add the soya mince and stir in well.
4. Pour in the vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes and wine and stir in.
5. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
6. Add the tomato puree and simmer for another 10 minutes.
7. Taste and season with salt & pepper.
8. Scatter some torn basil into the sauce at the last minute.
9. Serve with freshly cooked spaghetti or penne.
10. Grate some veggie or vegan style parmesan over your dish before serving.

Calories

256.18

Fat (grams)

12.80

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.84

Carbs (grams)

16.93

Fiber (grams)

4.11

Net carbs

12.82

Sugar (grams)

8.25

Protein (grams)

17.43

Sodium (milligrams)

542.28

Cholesterol (grams)

44.13

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