I love spiralizer. My kiddo absolutely adores zucchini noodles. You can stir fry them or serve them with vegan spaghetti bolognese. They are a good replacement for pasta, if you want to control your carbs or go gluten-free.
Some people think vegan recipes are boring. They can be made interesting too. Need lesser time to cook and digest too. Making noodles out of vegetables makes things interesting. Make a vegan bolognese sauce and add these zoodles instead of ordinary spaghetti. Eat your veggie spag bowl immediately. There is nothing more satisfying than a bowl full of pasta, ready to eat. Other vegan easy recipes that we like to make include creamy vegan pasta, broccoli fried rice ,kale lentil salad and lentil sloppy joes.
If you’re looking for a delicious and wholesome alternative to traditional Bolognese sauce that is both plant-based and gluten-free, then TVP Bolognese Sauce is the recipe for you. Made with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), this easy vegan sauce captures the essence of the classic Italian dish, while offering a healthier and sustainable twist. With a combination of flavorful ingredients like red pepper flakes, red wine, and tomato paste, this TVP Bolognese Sauce will satisfy your cravings without compromising your dietary preferences.
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How to make vegan pasta sauce with meaty texture?
Firstly, we combine plant-based ingredients. We use diced tomatoes or tomato sauce for this recipe. These components provide a rich and robust tomato flavor that serves as the foundation for the Bolognese sauce
we use Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) instead of ground beef. A vegan meat substitute. TVP is a versatile and protein-packed ingredient made from soybeans, making it an excellent choice for plant-based diets. It has a texture similar to ground meat. Thereby it allows it to absorb the flavors of the tvp pasta sauce. Thus, it adds a hearty element to the dish.
Preparing this easy vegan Bolognese sauce is simple and straightforward. Begin by rehydrating the TVP according to the package instructions or I like to just use them straightway . Sauté onions, garlic in olive oil. Next, add the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce or tomato paste and vegan tvp. Add spices and little water. Allow the meaty sauce to simmer and let the flavors melt together, creating a mouthwatering aroma.
Benefits of zucchini
- Zucchini is great for weight-loss.
- It is high in anti-oxidants.
- Contributes to good digestion.
- Helps reduce blood sugar levels.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Spiralizer
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
For zoodles
- zucchini
For tvp bolognese sauce recipe
- onion
- garlic cloves
- carrot, chopped (optional)
- canned tomatoes
- TVP (textured vegetable protein) / Soya granules
- paprika
- olive oil
- soup stock / stock cube
- salt as per taste
- water
refer to recipe card for details.
Instructions
For zoodles
- Cut the top and bottom of zucchini
- Using a spiralizer, create the zucchini noodles. Keep it aside.
For tvp bolognese sauce recipe
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic. Let it cook until onion sweats.
- Add chopped carrots and salt and let it soften for few minutes.
- Mix well.
- Now add a can of tomatoes and cook for 5 mins.
- Now, add TVP (textured vegetable protein) / Soya granules
- Add remaining spices and mix well.
- Now, add water and let it cook until TVP swells and softens. Turn off the heat after a couple of minutes.
- Pour hot Bolognese over zoodles. Serve immediately.
Variation
- You can add bell peppers, mushrooms to it.
- You may garnish with parmesan cheese or some feta if vegetarian. If you like, you can even add some nutritional yeast on it if vegan. Nutritional yeast is very tasty and gives you a cheese like flavor.
- You can add soy sauce to the pasta sauce to get those umami flavours in the sauce and much darker color.
- You can make a pasta sauce without the TVP and add any pasta , refer to our vegan curry pasta recipe.
- Adding cup vegetable broth instead of water enhances the taste.
Substitution
- You can make plant based noodles from carrots beetroots and even radishes.
- You may use any gluten free pasta or any pasta of your choice. Cook as per the instructions on the packet and use the bolognese pasta sauce .
Top tips
- When you cut into a good zucchini, it should have an almost buttery-like texture. The flesh should appear slightly yellow, greenish or white.
- Pour the pasta sauce on noodles only when you are ready to eat.
Storage
- You can make these plant based noodles a day in advance and store in an airtight container for a day.
- The sauce can be store for a few days in an air tight container and can be frozen as well for weeks. Add some water and reheat the sauce. Give it a good stir and adjust salt as per taste. If you find it bland, add some crushed black pepper to it.
- Any leftover with plant based noodles and sauce mixed together are not good for storage as the noodles will become soggy and mushy.
Related links
Vegan Bolognese with zucchini noodles | Zoodle Bolognese recipe
Equipment
- saucepan / large pot
- Spiralizer
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
For zucchini pasta sauce
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot medium
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1 cup TVP TVP is textured vegetable protein / Soya granules
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. soup stock powder bullion powder
- salt as per taste
- 1 cup water
For zoodles
- 2 large zucchini
Instructions
For zoodles
- Cut the top and bottom of zucchini
- Using a spiralizer, create the zucchini noodles. Keep it aside.
For zucchini pasta sauce
- Heat oil in a saucepan.
- Add onions, garlic and let it cook until onion is pink.
- Add chopped carrots and salt and let it soften for few minutes.
- Now add a can of tomatoes and cook for 5 mins.
- Add TVPTVP (textured vegetable protein) along with water and remaining spices.
- Let it cook until TVP swells and softens.Turn off the heat
- Pour hot bolognese sauce over zoodles. Serve immediately.
FAQs
They are rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory.
It helps reduce inflammation and swelling.
Carrots give a crunchier texture in the sauce, hence its an optional ingredients that can be added.
Spaghetti sauce usually uses canned tomatoes. classic italian bolognese sauce makes use of chopped up lots of vegetables.
Conclusion: classic pasta bolognese is a rich italian dish. This is a favorite with all diets, whether you use meat-based pasta sauce or make a vegetarian bolognese recipe. Using meat substitutes in vegan cuisine also makes a great vegan bolognese recipe
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