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The Best Vegan Bolognese

This vegan Bolognese is gently simmered with classic Italian herbs, garlic, and tempeh “meat” that is sure to become your go-to vegan pasta sauce that comes together in just 20 min!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 7 oz or 400 g tempeh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ red hot pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon marmite
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz or 500 g Spaghetti
  • Vegan Parmesan to garnish
  • fresh basil to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Break tempeh with your fingers into little crumbles or simply grind it with a grinder. Heat olive oil a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sautée for one or two minutes, then add the tempeh crumbles. Let them slightly brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and red pepper.
  2. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme and Marmite and let cook for 10 more minutes or until the liquid is mostly adsorbed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to the instructions on the package until al dente. Serve vegan Bolognese sauce over spaghetti sprinkled with vegan parmesan and garnished with fresh basil. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the vegan Bolognese sauce in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use your slow cooker! After browning the onions, and tempeh, throw the rest of your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer on low for 6 hours. Come home to the delicious fragrance of Italy, and a meal ready to eat.
  • Make a big batch and store in the freezer for up to three months.
  • For a gluten-free option use the sauce on top of beans, rice, or gluten-free noodles.
  • For more creative recipe ideas check these 20 best tempeh recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 612mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 343IU (7%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 612mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 343IU 7%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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