Vegetarian Bolognese

Vegetarian Bolognese

By not-recognized
This scrumptious sauce is a vegan take on the classic bolognese recipe.   I dare you to try it and not fall in love with its hearty, delicious flavour!
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Ingredients

11 total
  • 1 pack of meat free mince
  • 250 ml of tomato puree
  • 30 g of margarine
  • 1 large onion, skinned and chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 sticks of celery, scrubbed and chopped
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 550 ml of vegetable stock
  • 5 ml of basil, plus a sprinkle to garnish
  • 500 g of cooked spaghetti
  • 1 pack of peppers, to garnish

Method

7 steps
  1. Step 1

    Make the sauce first.

  2. Step 2

    Fry the onion, carrot and celery until lightly browned.

  3. Step 3

    Add the tomato paste, tomato puree and basil and allow to simmer for a few minutes before adding the stock, salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Cook mince separately according to the instructions on the box and then add to the tomato mix.

  6. Step 6

    Re-season if necessary.

  7. Step 7

    Serve on top of spaghetti with basil.