Tempeh Bolognese Sauce
A hearty and flavorful vegan bolognese sauce made with tempeh and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
- Basil - 1 teaspoon, dried
- Red wine - 1/2 cup
- Diced tomatoes - 1 can (14.5 ounces)
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Tempeh - 8 ounces, crumbled
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
- Carrot - 1, finely chopped
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crumbled tempeh and cook until it is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, red wine, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g