Vegan Tempeh Bolognese Pasta

This Vegan Tempeh Bolognese Pasta is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Italian dish. It's packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.

Vegan Tempeh Bolognese Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 package of tempeh, crumbled
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz of pasta of your choice
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, sauté the crumbled tempeh, onion, and garlic until the tempeh is golden brown.
  2. Add the grated carrot and diced celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it with the bolognese sauce.
  6. Serve the pasta topped with fresh basil.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pan Cooking spoon Pot for cooking pasta Colander

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Vegan Tempeh Bolognese Pasta with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a cheesy flavor, sprinkle some nutritional yeast on top of the pasta before serving.

Cost

$15