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Giada Inspired Vegan Bolognese

A rich and hearty veggie packed pasta sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Box grater

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 large bell pepper diced
  • 2 small carrots shredded
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tsp vegetable bouillon
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1/2 cup vegetable juice such as V8
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse mushrooms well, then pulse in food processor until no large chunks remain. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add onions and bell pepper, cook until onions are translucent. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil if needed, then add shredded carrots and zucchini. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are softened, 7-8 minutes. Salt and pepper generously, and add herbs.
  • Deglaze pan with red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add garlic, vegetable bouillon, and tomate paste, whisking to break up any lumps. Cook 1 minute, then add tomato sauce, diced tomates, and vegetable juice.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to boil, salt generously, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, but reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • Remove sauce from heat, stir in oat milk, then add cooked pasta. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot with additional fresh ground black pepper
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, Spaghetti, vegan, vegetarian