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Tofu Bolognese
Transform a block of tofu and store-bought marinara sauce into a mouthwateringly delicious and nutritious tofu bolognese in just 40 minutes with several simple add-ins. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavor and 100% vegan!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 small carrot, peeled, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) package of super firm tofu, pressed, and crumbled
- 1 package of tempeh bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) jar of marinara
- 1 cup of water
- 1 pound pasta
Instructions
- Pulse onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil and add the processed veggies. Cook until fragrant. Transfer the cooked veggies to a bowl and set aside.
- To the same pot, add the crumbled tofu and crumbled tempeh (if using). Cook for 5 minutes on high heat until the tofu and tempeh browns. Add the smoked paprika and cook for one minute, constantly mixing.
- Add the marinara sauce and water. Cook over low leat for 30 minutes.
- Serve pasta and top with the bolognese sauce.
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Notes
- Use the right tofu: Use extra-firm tofu, which holds its shape better and has a 'meatier' texture than softer varieties. It’s important to also ensure you press it first for the best texture and to allow it to better absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Brown the tofu: Cook it until it’s browned and slightly crisp for texture that most resembles ground meat.
- To save prep time: Use a pre-prepared mirepoix mixture or a food processor to blitz the veggies until chopped.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
1043mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5507IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5507IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.