Vegan Tofu Bolognese (GF) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

ThisVegan Tofu Bolognese isfilling and satisfying,healthy yet comforting andfull of flavour! A crowd-pleasing dish that's bound to satisfy even picky eaters.

Why you'll love this Tofu Bolognese:

A meat-free bolognese, especially one made with tofu, may sound bland and boring, but this Tofu Bolognese is anything but:

• it's seriously satisfying
• it's veggie-packed
• it's high in protein
• it's flavourful
• it can be enjoyed in lots of different ways
• it's easy to make
• it's perfect for batch cooking!

How to make this Tofu Bolognese

• Fry theonion, garlic, celery and carrot

• Add paprika for smokiness, oregano for fragrance, andred wine for robust flavour - make sure to cook until the wine has disappeared

• Add all the other ingredients, including porcini mushroomsfor a meaty flavour, sundried tomatoesfor earthiness anddate syrupfor sweetness

• Cumble up the tofu into small pieces and add to the bolognese sauce

• Leave to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible

The ingredients may seem long, but it’s definitely worth it! Not only will your kitchen smell amazing, but the kaleidoscopic flavours will infuse into your tofu and make it taste incredible.

Tips for making this recipe

• Cooking the red wine until it has completely disappeared is important as it gets rid of the sharp taste and alcoholic taste, leaving behind a residual sweetness.
• If you don't want to use wine/don't drink alcohol/are cooking for kids then you can omit the wine no problem.
• I like to crumble up the tofu instead of chopping it up becauseit’s easier,this increases the surface area meaning the flavour gets absorbed into the tofu better andit resembles the texture of minced meat, which makes the texture more similar to traditional bolognese.
• This is one of those dishes that tastes much better the longer you cook it, so it isn’t one to make when you’re in a rush. Think of it as a more leisurely process.

How to serve this Tofu Bolognese

This Tofu Bolognese is great served with pasta, but also works well with mashed potatoes, rice, mashed white beans or cauliflower, or even a potato gratin!

How long does this Tofu Bolognese keep for?

This recipe is easy to make in big batches, and leftovers reheat well so you can cook it once and have dinner sorted for the next few days! It keeps well covered in the fridge for up to a few days - reheat in the microwave or in a pot on the hob (stove) until piping hot. Unfortunately, tofu doesn't freeze well.

More vegan pasta recipes:

• Creamy Pesto Pasta
• Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
• White Bean Mac and Cheese
• Pea Pasta Minestrone Soup
• Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta

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