4 14 Published Mar 09, 2020, Updated Aug 03, 2021 If tempeh is new to you, be sure to check out this tempeh 101 post. I chat about what tempeh is, the health benefits and some delicious vegan recipes. I’ve been a fan of tempeh for years but I know it’s an intimidating ingredient. Trust me when I say, you’re in good hands. This is a great recipe to try out tempeh for the first time! Next Meatless Monday meal? I think so. You won’t regret making this bolognese plant based. The dish reheats well so you can make a full batch on Sunday and eat it throughout the week. I actually think the pasta sauce tasted better on the second day after the flavors had a little time to marinate.
Ingredients in Vegan Bolognese
tempehvegetables – garlic, yellow onion, yellow bell pepper, canned diced tomatoestomato pastered wine vinegarspices – dried oregano, ground pepper and sea saltfresh basilvegan parmesan
Like This Recipe? Try These Other Tempeh Recipes:
Tempeh Meal Prep BowlsTempeh Stir-FryTempeh Veggie BurgerMaple Balsamic Tempeh BowlsGarlic Teriyaki Tempeh and BroccoliSweet and Sour TempehCurried Tempeh Salad
While your pasta or sapghetti squash cooks, chop up your vegetables. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Make sure you stir frequently so they don’t burn. Add in the bell pepper and crumbled tempeh and sauté for another five minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to the pan. Combine and let the mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat down to low to keep warm until the spaghetti squash is done cooking. When the spaghetti squash is done cooking, remove from the oven and use a fork to gently pull the flesh from the peel. Place the spaghetti squash noodles on a plate, top with the tempeh mixture, fresh basil and vegan parmesan (try my hemp parmesan recipe) or nutritional yeast. Voila! A delicious vegetarian meal that packs the plant based protein and nutrients.
