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A pan with bolognese with rigatoni pasta and parmesan shavings with a bowl of bolognese pasta.
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Quorn Bolognese (Veggie Spag Bol)

This delicious Quorn bolognese increases the protein in a traditional vegetarian spaghetti bolognese without sacrificing any flavour.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: British
Servings: 5
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.12

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, finely diced (£0.09)
  • 1 aubergine, chopped into small cubes (£0.69)
  • 1 carrot, finely diced (£0.09)
  • 2 celery sticks, finely diced (£0.46)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree (£0.37)
  • 800 g (2 tins) of plum tomatoes (£0.56)
  • 300 g Quorn mince (£1.90)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.69/3)=(£0.23)
  • 1 bunch of fresh thyme, leaves removed from tough stem (£0.50)
  • 400 g rigatoni (£0.70)
  • Vegetarian Parmesan (optional)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 400 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium/low heat, add the olive oil and onion. Sauté for around 3 minutes. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Next, add the carrot, aubergine, and celery into the pan. Continue to fry for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the aubergine begins to soften and the carrot starts to soften, add the tomato puree, garlic, fresh thyme, and mixed herbs. Fry for a couple of minutes to release the flavours.
  • Add the plum tomatoes, stock, and Quorn mince to the pan. Use your spatula to break the plum tomatoes apart.
  • Stir to combine and cover with a lid. Leave to simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni until two minutes shy of the packet instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  • Add the rigatoni into the bolognese with a splash of pasta water and continue to cook until al dente. Serve with an optional sprinkle of vegetarian parmesan and enjoy!
  • Serve with an optional sprinkle of vegetarian parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • Fry the tomato puree, garlic, and mixed herbs before adding the liquids; this enhances the flavor.
  • Cook Quorn mince from frozen for best results.
  • Adjust sauce consistency with water or vegetable stock if it's too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt, or pepper.
  • If you have a preferred pasta, feel freeswitch to your fave! 
  • Adjust to 500g of pasta for a larger serving of pasta. 

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g