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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 139kcal
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!
- 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.
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