Hearty Vegetarian Bolognese with the Best Meat-Like Texture (from Veggies!)
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Hearty Vegetarian Bolognese with the Best Meat-Like Texture (from Veggies!)
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Fall in love with this meatless bolognese - whether or not you're vegetarian! A finely diced mixture of carrots, onion, celery, and cauliflower mimics the texture of meat, along with a small amount of lentils. Packed with flavor thanks to fresh herbs and a rich tomato base, this is one pasta sauce you'll be serving on repeat!
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Ingredients
- 170 grams yellow onion about 1 small
- 40 grams shallot about 1 small
- 100 grams celery about 2 medium, stalks
- 100 grams carrot about 1 large
- 270 grams cauliflower half of a small head
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon rosemary finely chopped, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon thyme finely chopped, fresh
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce vegetarian
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup lentils dried
- 2 ½ cups vegetable stock
- ½ Tablespoon vegetable bouillon
- 28 ounce whole peeled tomatoes canned, San Marzano
- ½ cup whole milk or half and half
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon parsley finely chopped, optional, fresh
- ½ cup water more as needed, reserved pasta water
- 16 ounces pappardelle pasta
- Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish, grated
- basil optional, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse onion, shallot carrot, and celery until finely diced. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the food processor again, pulse cauliflower until finely chopped. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large enameled Dutch oven. Add the mirepoix with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes. Saute for 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Add the cauliflower and saute for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with red wine (or sub vegetable stock) and cook down for 1-2 minutes, scraping any brown bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, lentils, vegetable stock, and bouillon. Smash the whole tomatoes over the pot using your hand; if there are any stiff stem pieces, discard them. If you prefer not to do this with your hands, smash them with a spoon in the pot. Also add any tomato sauce from the can. Cover, and bring to a simmer for about 25-30 minutes, up to an hour if you have time, because the flavors will continue to develop.
- Stir in milk and bring back to a simmer for 10-15 minutes UNCOVERED.
- Meanwhile, prepare the noodles. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta just under al dente, according to package directions. Reserve pasta water.
- Stir butter into the sauce and remove bay leaves; stir in fresh parsley, too, if using. Toss the al dente pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water in increments, as needed, until sauce coats the noodles and is glossy. Only use as much or as little pasta water to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve with parmesan cheese and chopped basil as desired. I also recommend some baguette or crusty bread to sop up the sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Onion: 210 grams total if omitting shallot.
- Storage: any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, you may want to add additional vegetable stock or water to keep it moist.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
1436mg
(31%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
4143IU
(83%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1436mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 4143IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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