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Easy Tofu Bolognese with Mushrooms

My Tofu Bolognese recipe is a quick, easy and surprisingly delicious pasta dish. The tofu pasta sauce is made with roasted tofu and mushrooms which add an addictive umami depth of flavor. This vegan bolognese sauce is filling, nutritious and ideal for any family looking to eat more meat-free meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 661 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu - patted dry and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Tamari - or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast (Nooch)
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • 1½ tbsp Olive Oil - optional
  • 1 Onion - finely chopped
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms - washed and sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 32 oz Canned Tomato Sauce (Passata)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste - or puree
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Pasta - of your choice
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley - optional

Optional to Serve

  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese - finely shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easier clean up.
  • Mix together the tamari, nutritional yeast and chili powder in a large bowl.
  • Add the crumbled tofu and toss to combine.
  • Spread the tofu out on the lined sheet pan in an even layer.
  • Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown, turning once.
  • Meanwhile make the tomato sauce by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over a medium-high heat.
  • Sauté the onions in the pan until they soften, around 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and season again.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir and simmer for around 10 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
  • Whilst the sauce simmers and the tofu finished roasting, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • When the sauce has thickened add in the roasted tofu and stir well.
  • Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to make sure all the pasta is coated. Add a splash or two of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 708mgPotassium: 1887mgFiber: 10gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1438IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 8mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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