Recipes
veg
vegetarian Bolognese
By Pranav Chaudhari
⏳ Prep Time: 120 minute
02 Mar 2020
2020-03-02T17:48:55.000Z
3.66
Nutritional Overview
Calories
366 kcal
Protein
16 gm
Carbs
53 gm
Fats
10 gm
Ingredients
2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 bay leaves 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups warm water 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (8-oz.) pkg. tempeh, crumbled 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 (2-in.) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 oz. cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/2 pounds uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Method
Step 1
Toast fennel seeds, red pepper, and bay leaves in a skillet over medium for minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Cool minutes. Transfer to a spice mill (or mortar and pestle); finely grind. Set aside.
Step 2
Place porcini mushrooms and / cups warm water in a bowl; let stand minutes. Drain, reserving / cup soaking liquid. Finely chop mushrooms; set aside.
Step 3
Pulse shiitake mushrooms, onion, carrots, and celery in a food processor until finely chopped, to times.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add tempeh; cook minutes or until golden. Add shiitake mixture, salt, and pepper; cook minutes or until softened. Add garlic, ground spices, and chopped porcinis; cook minutes or until mixed well.
Step 5
Pulse tomatoes in a food processor until finely chopped, to times.
Step 6
Stir chopped tomatoes, milk, wine, cheese rind, oregano, basil, sugar, and reserved / cup porcini soaking liquid into tempeh mixture in Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, about hour. Remove cheese rind; stir in grated cheese.
Step 7
Cook spaghetti per package directions. Toss with butter to coat; serve with Bolognese; garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
