Spaghetti Bolognese (Vegan)

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pan or skillet.

Step 2

Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic.

Step 3

Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes on medium-low heat until onions soften.

Step 4

Add the chopped or sliced button mushrooms.

Step 5

Mix and sauté until all water evaporates from the mushrooms.

Step 6

Add the finely chopped tomatoes.

Step 7

Mix and sauté tomatoes for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 8

Add tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, red chili flakes and white or black pepper.

Step 9

Add wine and water or vegetable stock.

Step 10

Mix and combine thoroughly.

Step 11

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes on low to medium-low heat.

Step 12

Check the pot or pan every few minutes, stir, and add a bit more water ¼ cup at a time if the sauce is cooking down too quickly and sticks to the pan.

Step 13

When the sauce has thickened and done, set it aside.

Step 14

You can begin to cook the spaghetti when the sauce is covered and simmering. Boil water with salt in a pan.

Step 15

Place the spaghetti gently in the hot boiling water.

Step 16

Cook spaghetti on medium to medium-high heat according to package directions, until the spaghetti is al dente.

Step 17

Strain the spaghetti in a colander reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.

Step 18

Add the cooked spaghetti to the prepared bolognese sauce. Mix thoroughly. If the sauce looks thick you can add some of the pasta water to thin it and mix again

Step 19

Mix and serve hot or warm.

Step 20

If you prefer, place the plain spaghetti into a bowl or onto a plate first, and then top with the bolognese sauce.

Step 21

Serve homemade vegan bolognese pasta with fresh basil on top for an extra pop of flavor.

Step 22

You can grate on some parmesan cheese (dairy or vegan-friendly).

Step 23

Or you can enjoy with a green salad and warm bowl of soup on the side for a complete meal.

Step 24

Store leftover mushroom spaghetti bolognese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 days.

Step 25

Reheat spaghetti by sautéing gently in a skillet or frying pan adding a bit of water to loosen the spaghetti and sauce.

Step 26

If you have served the bolognese sauce separately, refrigerate the sauce for 3 to 4 days. While serving, warm or heat the sauce adding some water if needed.