VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE WITH BUCATINI

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Finely chopped cremini mushrooms boost the savory factor in this rich and saucy meat-free Bolognese. It coats and clings to noodles and is an excellent base for lasagna, so make sure to use up the extra sauce for meals on the fly. You can quickly combine it with fiber-rich grains to bake inside bell peppers, or serve it on sliced, sautéed polenta rounds.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
1 rosemary sprig, roughly chopped
1 pound bucatini or spaghetti
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino, finely grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Working in batches, pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely ground (you should have 6 cups). Transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes and their juices to processor; pulse until chopped, then transfer to a liquid cup measure (you should have 3 cups).
  • Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and season with salt; cook, stirring, until mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add sherry and increase heat to medium-high; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and rosemary. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Return pasta to pot over medium heat and add 4 cups sauce, tossing to combine. Add cheese and drizzle with oil, then add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce has a silky consistency and evenly coats pasta. Remove from heat; serve with more cheese.

Gulsher Afridi
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I would not recommend it to others.


Siphiwesihle Qabazi
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This recipe was a bit too difficult for my liking. I would recommend using a simpler recipe.


Justine Du Plessis
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I found this recipe to be a bit expensive. I would recommend using less expensive ingredients.


Hossain mohammad Monir
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I would recommend using a slow cooker to make it easier.


PLAING MUHAMED
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The bucatini was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter period of time.


Kaiokai_23
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The sauce was a bit too watery for my liking. I would recommend reducing it for a longer period of time.


Aiman Aiman
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce.


MAHFUZ AHAMMED
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the bucatini was cooked perfectly.


Hridoy Nazmul
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the sauce and the bucatini was perfectly cooked.


Drali Ansari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Junior Divine
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the bucatini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Njoki Kanene
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This was a great recipe. The sauce was flavorful and the bucatini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Olakunle Opeyemi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the sauce and the bucatini was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Mercedes M.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the bucatini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


3nity Mix
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and hearty, and the bucatini was a great choice of pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


miranda kruger
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This vegetarian bolognese was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the bucatini was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.