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Spaghetti “Bolognese” - vegan

Spaghetti “Bolognese”

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced medium
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tube Gimme lean ground sausage style meat substitute 14-ounce package
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce can
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots to the sautee pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add meat substitute and break up with a wooden spoon into bite size chunks. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, stock, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat well. Add a few tablespoons of reserved water at a time to help coat the noodles if needed. Divide between bowls and serve warm.