Looking for a quick and easy way to eat – or serve – more veggies? Then try this Mushroom Bolognese with Hidden Veg recipe to get all your favourites.
This recipe serves 6.
Ingredients
- 500 g portabellini or white button mushrooms
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, finely grated
- 1 large zucchini, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 x 400 g tinned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup mushroom stock or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 350 g dried spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for serving
How To Make Vegetarian Mushroom Bolognese – Method
- Using a food processor, pulse the mushrooms until they are very finely chopped.
- In a large saucepan, add a drizzle of olive oil and the mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms give off all their water and begin to brown.
- Remove from the heat and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same saucepan, sauté the onion in a little olive oil. Cook until soft.
- Add the celery, carrot, zucchini, garlic and dried oregano. Cook until the vegetables are very soft. Use your spoon or spatula to mash them in the pan so they break down.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly for 2 – 3 min.
- Add the tinned tomatoes and stock, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow to simmer for 30 min until reduced and thickened.
- Taste for seasoning.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, boil the spaghetti according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain the pasta.
- Divide the spaghetti between bowls and top with the mushroom bolognese.
- Sprinkle bowls with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Vegetarian Mushroom Bolognese With Hidden Veg Recipe Notes
This Vegetarian Mushroom Bolognese With Hidden Veg Recipe is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.
They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.
Why mushrooms?
These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!
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