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Vegetable Bolognese Sauce

I absolutely love making this Vegetable Bolognese Sauce. It’s full of rich flavor from jackfruit, tomato paste, and hearty veggies, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. I usually serve it over gluten-free pasta, and it’s always a favorite in my house.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

To serve:

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion, garlic, salt and oil or broth until the onions are beginning to brown. About 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the jackfruit, carrots, celery, thyme and red pepper flakes and cook until the jackfruit and veggies are browning. You want them nice and brown. About 10 minutes.
     
  • Add the milk, red wine, tomato paste and Tamari and cook until reduced and thick. About 5 minutes.
  • Cook your favorite pasta and mix! Add some pasta water to the sauce if you want it saucier.
  • Top with Parmesan and serve!

Notes

  • My #1 Secret Tip for making this veggie Bolognese is to prep the jackfruit before you cook it. I always rinse and drain it first, then pull it apart with my hands or a fork so it looks like little shreds. It helps the sauce cook up right and gives it a hearty texture my family love.
  • Let it simmer: Even though it’s ready in 30 minutes, I sometimes let it simmer just a little longer if I have time. It helps the flavors blend and the sauce thicken even more.
  • Use good tomato paste: I go for a thick tomato paste since it’s the base of the sauce. It gives the Bolognese that deep flavor without needing a ton of extras.
  • Taste as you go: Once the sauce has simmered, I give it a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sometimes I’ll add a splash more tamari or a tiny pinch of salt.
  • Go easy on the wine: A little goes a long way. I measure it out and let it cook down before adding the rest of the ingredients so it doesn’t overpower the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5721IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg