Vegan Bolognese Recipe

Name: Vegan Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (14-16 Oz. Package) Fake Meat Crumbles Or Veggie Sausage; 2 whole Celery Sticks, Diced; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Diced; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Red Wine; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Basil; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Lemon, Zested And Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Italian Parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 package (14-16 Oz. Package) Fake Meat Crumbles Or Veggie Sausage
2 whole Celery Sticks, Diced
1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Diced
1 whole Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 can (28 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cups Red Wine
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Basil
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Lemon, Zested And Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Italian Parsley, Chopped

1
In a large pan or crock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the ground meat and the red pepper flakes, and stir well to combine.
4
Cook until almost cooked through.
5
Add the wine and scrape up any bits that have collected on the bottom of the pan.
6
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, as well as the remaining seasonings.
7
The longer this cooks, the more tender the veggies and the more developed the flavors.
8
I tend to be impatient and eat after about 20 minutes of simmering.
9
Before service, add the lemon zest and parsley.
10
Serve over hot pasta.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (14-16 Oz. Package) Fake Meat Crumbles Or Veggie Sausage, 2 whole Celery Sticks, Diced, 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Diced, 1 whole Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Bolognese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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