Vegan Bolognese Sauce (With Tofu!)

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Vegan Bolognese Sauce (With Tofu!)

Classic vegan bolognese will soon become a Sunday dinner favorite. Learn how to easily make flavorful tofu bolognese in under a hour but still have that long-simmered flavor.

Course Dips, Sauces, and Salsas, Main Dishes, Pastas

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword easy pasta sauce, tofu bolognese, vegan bolognese, vegan pasta, vegetarian bolognese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 306

Author Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 lb block firm tofu 453 g
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder
24 oz jar tomato sauce 680 g
½ lb uncooked pasta* 226 g

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven tp 350°F (176°C). Drain tofu, then crumble it into small pieces.
Flavor: Stir together crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, oil, and spices.
Bake: Spread tofu in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tofu is browned and a bit crispy at the edges.
Bolognese: Heat tomato sauce (on the stove or in the microwave), then stir in cooked tofu.
Pasta: Cook pasta according to instructions on package.
Assemble: Combine cooked pasta and tofu bolognese and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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Notes

Sauce Proportions: I like more sauce on my pasta, but this could be increased to 1 lb of pasta!

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