Easiest Way to Make 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 cook that.

Ingredients of Vegetarian/Vegan Bolognese

1. Prepare 1 of small head of cauliflower.
2. You need 1 lb of mushrooms, I prefer a wild mix.
3. You need 2 cups of carrots, shredded or whole.
4. You need 1 of small yellow onion.
5. It's 4 tbsp of garlic.
6. You need 2 tbsp of crushed red pepper.
7. You need 1 tbsp of dry basil.
8. Prepare 1 tbsp of dry thyme.
9. You need 2 tbsp of sugar.
10. Prepare 4 cans (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes.
11. It's 1 cup of red wine.
12. Prepare 1/2 cup of Olive oil.
13. It's 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. My mushroom-packed vegetarian and vegan bolognese sauce recipe is the biggest deviation from the classic.

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!.

But in many ways, I think it stays true to this ultimate comfort food. Replacing the ground meat, traditionally found in spaghetti bolognese are juicy, umami-laden mushrooms for a delicious vegan bolognese sauce. Boil water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Cook the pasta while making the sauce. The Bolognese Sauce is awesome Chuck!

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