Mushroom walnut bolognese

Vegan Bolognese is so hearty you'll never miss the meat! Mushrooms and walnuts step in to create texture in this rich and bold sauce.

Some may balk at this version of Bolognese, the classic Italian ragù, because it bypasses the meat and dairy that are traditionally integral to the dish. But this recipe is equally rich, robust and complex, owing to seared mushrooms and toasted walnuts, which are bolstered by balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, soy sauce and Marmite. A popular British sandwich spread made from concentrated yeast extract, Marmite brings salty, bitter notes to the sauce, but you can substitute a vegetable bouillon…

Italian-inspired walnut mushroom bolognese finds new life in this plant-forward pasta recipe that's sure to please everyone from vegetarians to carnivores.

Mushroom and beet bolognese is a hearty, crowd-pleasing, and delicious vegan main course. Perfect Winter supper that will satisfy vegans and meat-eaters alike!

I found it ironic that this recipe came from a magazine called Real Simple. This recipe is anything but simple. It’s not difficult, mind you, but between toasting the walnuts, and being in need of a food processor, it cannot be made by everyone. On the plus side, it is unique and flavorful, can be adapted to suit your needs (as I did with the inclusion of fresh garlic, as well as swapping out the half-and-half for heavy cream), makes a lot, and freezes beautifully. It is wonderfully…

Adapted from Alexa Weibel’s Vegan Bolognese Trust me on this, double this recipe because you will surely want more later in the week ahead. Ingredients 1 cup (100 grams) shelled gently chopped toasted walnuts Kosher salt and black pepper 1.5 lbs fresh mushrooms (use a combination of shiitake and baby bella) olive oil, plus more…

A versatile plant-based bolognese sauce that's rich, hearty and oh so flavourful. Here, the stars of the show are a trio of lentils, walnuts and portobello mushrooms. When slow-cooked with other simple ingredients, bold and complex flavours are coaxed out. A terrific vegan pasta sauce to batch cook!

Vegan Bolognese is a plant-based adaptation of a classic meat-based pasta dish. Instead of mushrooms or lentils, this recipe features walnuts.

A rich and luxurious veggie-packed bolognese. You won't miss the meat in this beauty.