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Vegan Tofu Bolognese Recipe

Our Vegan Tofu Bolognese offers a plant-based twist on the traditional Italian Bolognese. This hearty sauce features marinated and pan-seared tofu simmered in a rich marinara sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Tofu
  • 14 oz firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Marinara Sauce
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 28 oz tomato passata or tin tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

For the tofu
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  1. Remove any excess water from the tofu block. You can do that by wrapping it with a paper towel.
  2. Crumble the tofu using your hands and add all the seasoning ingredients: Soy sauce, nutritional yeast or yeast flakes, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. You can combine all the ingredients using a spatula until all the tofu crumbs are well coated.
  3. Heat some olive oil to a non-stick pan to medium-high heat and sautée the tofu until starts to golden.
For the Marinara Sauce
  1. Finely chop the carrot, celery, and onion. Grate or mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Add some olive oil to a medium or large pot. Add finely chopped carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Sautée for a couple of minutes.
  3. When the onion starts to soften, add the tomato paste and pan-seared tofu crumbles. Combine well.
  4. Pour the tomato passata or add the chopped tomatoes. Stir to make sure that all the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Cover with a lid, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  6. Adjust the sauce by adding salt and pepper, or a little sugar if the sauce is slightly acidic.

Notes

  • You can alternatively, cook the tofu using the air-fryer or the oven.
  • You can alternatively, cook the tofu using the air-fryer or the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 582mg (24%) Potassium 831mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 4325IU (87%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 582mg 24%
Potassium 831mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 4325IU 87%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

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