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Dwayne Johnson Pasta Bolognese

One of Dwayne Johnson's fav cheat meals - pasta bolognese but make it vegetarian! A comforting dish that is completely versatile.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 cups assorted mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • 680 ml jar tomato passata
  • 2 tsp. vegetable stock paste
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. basil
  • 1 ½ tsp. parsley
  • ¾ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
  • ¼ tsp. red chili flakes
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 3 cups spaghettini
  • 2/3 - 1 cup fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Instructions
  2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Once it begins to bubble, add the mushrooms.
  4. Cook for 6 - 8 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic.
  6. Cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
  7. Add the walnuts, tomato passata, vegetable stock paste, and all of the spices.
  8. Stir to combine and cook for 10 – 15 minutes. This will allow the sauce to thicken and the spices to all combine. Make sure the sauce remains the right pasta sauce consistency, adding a small amount of water if needed.
  9. Prior to making the sauce or during, prepare the Spaghettini pasta according to the instructions on the package in a large pot.
  10. Rinse and strain.
  11. Add the grated mozzarella into the Bolognese sauce and stir to melt.
  12. Transfer the pasta into the large pan with the sauce, mixing thoroughly to combine.
  13. Pour the pasta into a serving dish and stir in all of the fresh basil.
  14. Separate the pasta into individual dishes and add extra red chili flakes or mozzarella to serve!
  15. Serve this Dwayne Johnson style with toasted bagels and enjoy!

Notes

  • Notes 
  • If you have an herb or ghee butter, use it! It’ll be delicious. You can substitute the mozzarella and butter in this recipe for your favorite vegan options- along with the vegan mozzarella, add extra nutritional yeast to bring out that cheesy flavor! Customize this pasta like Dwayne Johnson and add your preferred protein option to the dish! Swap the Spaghettini for spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape OR use gluten-free pasta! Store the pasta in the fridge for 4 – 5 days, and reheat to serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 49.7g (17%) Protein 19.1g (38%) Fat 25.5g (39%) Saturated Fat 6.7g (34%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11.6g Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 1495.9mg (62%) Fiber 10.9g (44%) Sugar 20.1g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 49.7g 17%
Protein 19.1g 38%
Fat 25.5g 39%
Saturated Fat 6.7g 34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.6g 68%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g 24%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 1495.9mg 62%
Fiber 10.9g 44%
Sugar 20.1g 40%

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