1-Pan Tempeh Bolognese

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4.8

192 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    309 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian, Vegan

1-Pan Tempeh Bolognese

Hearty, saucy 1-pan tempeh bolognese! Easy to make, ready in just 30 minutes, and perfect for pasta, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

BOLOGNESE

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (or sub twice as much water)
  • 3/4 cup finely diced onion or shallot
  • 1 cup shiitake (or cremini) mushrooms, minced
  • 8 ounces tempeh (finely chopped or grated on a box grater)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut aminos  (or 1 Tbsp tamari or balsamic vinegar)
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flake (adjust to preferred spice level)
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional // we used Elephants Red Cuvée Rouge, but any dry red will do — preferably something you’ll enjoy with the meal!)
  • 1 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1-2 Tbsp Vegan Parmesan Cheese (plus more to taste)
  • 1-2 Tbsp sweetener of choice (such as maple syrup or coconut sugar)
  • Water as needed to thin

FOR SERVING optional

  • spaghetti squash
  • cooked pasta
  • fresh basil
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large-rimmed skillet, pot, or dutch oven (as large as possible to give room for browning) over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water) and onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft, stirring frequently. If using water, add more water as needed as it evaporates quickly.
  2. Add mushrooms and stir. Sauté for 2 minutes more. Then add shredded tempeh and garlic and stir (if your pan is small, do this in 2 batches so the tempeh has room to brown*). Then add coconut aminos, fennel seeds, and red pepper flake. Sauté for 4-5 minutes (or up to 10 minutes), stirring frequently, until everything is golden brown. Turn down heat if browning too quickly.
  3. Add wine (optional), stir, and cook for 1 minute. Then add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, vegan parmesan, and sweetener. Thin with water if needed (we added about 1/4 cup / 60 ml). Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more coconut aminos or salt for saltiness, red pepper flake for spice, oregano for herbal flavor, tomato paste for depth of flavor, or vegan parmesan for cheesy flavor.
  5. Serve with your favorite pasta or pasta alternative, like spaghetti squash, penne, or zucchini or carrot noodles and garnish with fresh basil (optional)!
  6. Cooled leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave until hot, adding a little water as needed to rehydrate.

Notes

  • *It’s important to use a pan large enough that the tempeh has room to sauté. Add a bit more oil as needed to deglaze the pan and ensure the tempeh is browning up nicely!*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with lesser amount of vegan parmesan cheese and maple syrup and without the optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 309 (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 576mg (24%) Potassium 1229mg (35%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 720IU (14%) Vitamin C 24.4mg (27%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 309 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 576mg 24%
Potassium 1229mg 26%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 720IU 14%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 27%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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