Easy meatless spaghetti bolognese

Name: Easy meatless spaghetti bolognese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.33 cup button mushrooms, finely diced; 0.5 cup extra-firm tofu, finely crumbled; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 jar (24 oz) tomato sauce or marinara; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 cup water; 1 fresh tomato, diced; 1 lb (16 oz) spaghetti; 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish; vegan parmesan, for garnish

This easy meatless spaghetti bolognese is a weeknight staple that’s filling, wholesome, and definitely full of flavor. Crumbled tofu and finely diced mushrooms give the sauce a hearty texture, while garlic, fresh basil, and oregano bring classic Italian flavor.

Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect whenever you’re craving something Italian and quick. Serve it with a fresh garden salad and homemade garlic bread for the whole package.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

SERVINGS:

Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.33 cup button mushrooms, finely diced
0.5 cup extra-firm tofu, finely crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 jar (24 oz) tomato sauce or marinara
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 cup water
1 fresh tomato, diced

Pasta and topping

1 lb (16 oz) spaghetti
0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish
vegan parmesan, for garnish

Preparation

Cook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the onion and garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until fragrant.
Brown the mushrooms and tofu: Add the mushrooms and tofu, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms shrink and the tofu begins to brown.
Make the sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar (if using), dried oregano, dried basil, and water until combined. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until heated through and slightly thickened.
Add the tomato: Stir in the diced tomato and cook for 1 more minute.
Serve: Spoon the sauce over the spaghetti and top with fresh basil leaves and vegan parmesan.

Plate of meatless spaghetti bolognese with crumbled tofu, tomatoes, and fresh basil on a colorful patterned plate, next to wooden salt and pepper mills, a glass of water, and a fork.

This recipes comes from Veggieful at www.veggieful.com