Vegan Pasta Bolognese
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g of your favorite pasta
- 2 carrots
- 1 large onion
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 14 oz / 400 g of vegan minced meat
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (about 14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a large pan heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots to the pan.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and minced garlic.
- Add the vegan minced meat to the pan and sauté until it’s browned.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season the Bolognese sauce with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide the cooked pasta into meal prep containers and spoon the vegan Bolognese sauce over.
Recipe Details
Pasta Bolognese featuring vegan minced meat, sautéed with a mix of carrots, onions, bell pepper and garlic. With a base of tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, this makes one delicious, warm, and hearty dish!
This meal is ideal for lunch because it’s hearty and satisfying, keeping you full for hours. The combination of pasta, protein-rich vegan minced meat, and fiber-packed vegetables ensures lasting energy. If needed, you can easily substitute the bell pepper with zucchini or swap the vegan minced meat for lentils.
