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30-Minute Mushroom Bolognese

A hearty, rich, and vegetarian twist on the classic Bolognese, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bolognese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 carrot finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 oz mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 14 oz canned tomatoes crushed or diced
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Pasta pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup of water.
  2. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft.
  3. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned and liquid evaporates.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then add tomatoes, broth, herbs, and soy sauce.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss with cooked pasta and serve with basil and Parmesan.

Notes

Use a mix of mushrooms for best flavor. Sauce freezes well up to 3 months.