Indulge in a delectable vegetarian twist on the classic Italian dish with our "Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese" recipe. This hearty and flavorful meal is crafted with a rich and savory tomato sauce featuring a medley of colorful vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers. The secret lies in the combination of aromatic herbs and spices that bring depth and complexity to the sauce. Paired with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this vegetarian bolognese offers a satisfying and wholesome dining experience.
But that's not all! This article also features three additional vegetarian pasta recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the vibrant and tangy "Roasted Red Pepper Pasta" to the creamy and comforting "Spinach and Mushroom Pasta," each recipe promises a unique culinary journey. And for those seeking a quick and easy meal, the "One-Pot Veggie Pasta" is the perfect solution, combining convenience with deliciousness.
VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE
Make the most of Quorn mince for this easy veggie bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion, carrots and celery until the onion is starting to soften. Stir in the garlic and the Quorn (there's no need to defrost it) and fry for a couple of mins. Add the bay leaf, passata, vegetable stock cube and 200ml water, then bring everything to the boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins or until all the pieces of veg are tender and disappearing into the tomato sauce. Add the milk, then cover with a lid and cook for 10 mins. Season to taste. If the sauce is a bit thin, keep bubbling until it thickens. Stir through the basil. Serve with the spaghetti and grate the cheese over the top, if you like. Can be frozen into portions and reheated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
A vegetarian pasta sauce which I hope will appeal to vegetarians, and to those committed to having at least some meat-free meals. It can, of course, be made using any pasta - either regular or wholemeal. Adapted from a recipe in Karen Meyer's 'The Artful Vegetarian' and posted for the Healthy for the Holidays Challenge. One of my adaptations was to add the carrot, on the recommendation of an old Italian lady who (with reference to pasta dishes made with meat) told me that in her village carrot was the secret ingredient to a successful pasta sauce. Certainly baby carrots add sweetness. If you are not using baby carrots, and if you don't usually add some sweetness, give it a try. You could add a teaspoon of sugar or honey, to taste. Whatever its source, the sweetness blends beautifully with the other flavours, particularly with the tomatoes.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the garlic and onions and saute, stirring, for 3-4 minutes; add the red and green pepper, mushrooms and carrot and saute for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, brown lentils, tamari, parsley and herbs and cook for 5 minutes until well heated.
- Sprinkle a little tamari on the tofu squares and heat the extra 2 teaspoons of oil in a separate (preferably non-stick) pan and lightly saute the tofu squares until they are lightly coloured on each side.
- Drain the spaghetti and distribute it between 6 serving plates.
- Pour the lentil sauce over the spaghetti, scatter the tofu on top and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.
- Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.
- NOTES: Tamari is pure, top quality soy sauce, and is free from chemicals and preservatives. It can be used for flavouring in place of added salt or stock cubes in soups, vegetable dishes, pies, casseroles and dressings. It is available at health food stores and large supermarkets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1952.9, Carbohydrate 118.1, Fiber 26, Sugar 11.9, Protein 41.3
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE
Guy Fieri is well known for his love of fried chicken and burgers, but in his own kitchen heʼs an expert vegetarian cook - a skill he learned from his late sister, Morgan, who died of melanoma in 2011. Morgan was a vegetarian, and Guy says she inspired him to really get creative with vegetables. (When Guy is honored in February at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the tribute dinner will include a vegetarian course in Morganʼs honor.) You can find Morganʼs influence in many of Guyʼs recipes, including this meatless Bolognese. "The goal is to create a full, rich experience," Guy says. "We shouldn't relegate vegetarians to second-class eaters," he says.
Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Prepare the squash: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Split the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scrape out the seeds and discard. Place the spaghetti squash cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 to 4 turns of pepper. Turn the squash cut-side down (this will enable it to cook faster). Bake in the center of the oven until the squash flesh is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then use a large spoon and fork to scrape out the fibers into a large bowl; toss gently to separate the strands so they resemble spaghetti.
- Meanwhile, make the Bolognese: Pulse the celery, carrot, onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until translucent and dry, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the TVP and nutritional yeast and mix well to coat everything evenly. Add the tomatoes and stir, breaking them up into small pieces. Add the vegetable stock, oat milk, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat; cover slightly with a lid and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce still seems watery, uncover and simmer 3 to 5 more minutes.
- To assemble, place the spaghetti squash on a large platter and top with the vegetarian Bolognese. Garnish with the Crispy Kale Chips and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Wash kale and remove the stems. Tear the leaves into large pieces and dry completely in a salad spinner. Toss the kale with olive oil; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 or 4 turns of pepper. Spread the leaves evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast in a 350˚ F oven until crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.
EASY VEGETABLE BOLOGNESE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half from top to bottom. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Place the squash on the prepared baking sheet cut-side up. Drizzle each half with about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Turn the squash cut-side down and bake until a fork easily pulls the "spaghetti" strands away from the squash, about 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, start the sauce. Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the base of the pot, about 2 tablespoons. Add the garlic, carrot, celery and onion to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped. Add the vegetables to the heated pot and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they soften, about 5 minutes. Re-attach the food processor bowl and add the mushrooms and zucchini. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped but still with some texture. Add them to the pot with the other vegetables. Season with another 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and their natural liquid has mostly evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk is mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes. Next, add the red wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine is mostly evaporated, about 7 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, cheese rind and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce up to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and let the sauce simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the cheese rind and discard. Season the sauce to taste.
- To serve, add spaghetti squash to individual bowls and top with a big ladle of sauce, freshly grated Parmesan and torn basil.
VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE
Unlike a traditional Bolognese sauce, this riff on the classic has no meat and isn't simmered for hours, but the results are still rich, buttery and sweet. Mild cauliflower and soffrito - the carrot, celery and onion mix that is the traditional base of the the sauce - become the bulk. Tomato paste and soy sauce are toasted to build umami. Then, everything is braised with whole milk, which softens the vegetables and adds silkiness. Swap the cauliflower for broccoli, mushrooms, cabbage, eggplant, or even green lentils, chickpeas or crumbled tempeh. To make it vegan, swap 2 tablespoons oil for butter in Step 1, use nondairy milk, and swap 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast for Parmesan.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil over medium-high. When foaming, add the onion, carrots and cauliflower, season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few pepper grinds. Cook, stirring just once or twice, until browned and juicy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, soy sauce and garlic and cook, stirring and smashing the vegetables, until the tomato paste is a shade darker and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the milk and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk has thickened slightly and the vegetables are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. (At first the pan will look dry, then the vegetable liquid will thin the sauce and it will thicken slightly).
- Halfway through cooking the sauce, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain. If the sauce is ready before the pasta, remove sauce from heat and keep covered.
- Remove the bay leaf from the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, the Parmesan and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir vigorously until the pasta is well coated, adding more pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with more grated Parmesan on top.
Tips:
- Use a combination of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your sauce. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A good starting point is to use a mixture of Italian herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Be patient and let your sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve your spaghetti bolognese with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
This vegetarian spaghetti bolognese is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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