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vegetarian Bolognese

⏳ Prep Time: 120 minute

vegetarian Bolognese

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.

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