Vegan Sausage Bolognese
Get ready to savor the comforting flavors of this Vegan Sausage Bolognese—a plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite! Packed with hearty vegan sausage crumbles, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato and red wine sauce, this recipe delivers all the robust, slow-simmered goodness you love, in a completely vegan package. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy note, while dried herbs like oregano and basil bring authentic Italian flair. Perfectly paired with your favorite pasta and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is ideal for cozy dinners and satisfying family meals. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe brings the ultimate in flavor and convenience while being completely dairy-free and meat-free. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply exploring plant-based options, this Vegan Sausage Bolognese is a must-try for any pasta lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces vegan sausage crumbles
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 16 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 quarts water for boiling pasta
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the vegan sausage crumbles and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and bay leaf.
Pour in the red wine and vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Season with salt and black pepper, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Once the sauce has thickened, remove the bay leaf and stir in the nutritional yeast.
Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy your hearty and delicious Vegan Sausage Bolognese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5674 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.2 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 117.7 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 900 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 33.5 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 6595 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
