The Ultimate Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

This is it. This is the recipe you've been looking for. Finally a cheap, easy, healthy, and DELICIOUS vegan bolognese.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 422 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g dry TVP granules 3 cups, see notes
  • 1 Tbsp beef style stock powder I use Massel brand
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots grated
  • 2 celery sticks finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • 2 400g cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup tamari
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

  • Place the TVP in a large bowl with a tablespoon of beef stock. Cover with boiled water, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of water in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, and sauté until translucent. Add additional water, a Tbsp at a time, as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Add the TVP and garlic, and cook for two minutes, until the TVP mince is showing signs of browning. Again, add a bit of water at a time to prevent sticking.
  • Add the carrot, celery, and rosemary, and cook for a few minutes until the celery starts to soften.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, bay leaves, tomato puree, tamari, maple syrup, and red wine. Stir until combined.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for an hour, until the sauce has thickened and the flavour has fully developed. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove the bay leaves (if you can find them), then stir in the nutritional yeast. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve with spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil and perhaps a side of garlic bread.

Notes

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) is a high-fiber and high-protein meat substitute made from soy flour. It has no fat or cholesterol, and is usually found in the health food aisle or flour/baking aisle of your local grocery store (and online). It can be bought as granules (small pieces) or chunks (larger pieces).
This is a great recipe to make your own! Experiment with spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, curry powder - the possibilities are endless.
Don't use cheap/nasty red wine to cook with. If you want a good meal, use good wine!
Keyword plant-based

Gabrielle is an evidence-based vegan coach who believes that health transformation begins when you switch to a plant-based diet. Her mission is to help midlife women eat in alignment with who they are and what they value so that they can lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

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