Vegan Mushroom Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 lb cremini mushrooms (finely diced)
• 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 2 carrots (peeled and finely diced)
• 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomatoes (28 oz)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb spaghetti or your preferred pasta
• basil and nutritional yeast, for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes until deeply browned and moisture has evaporated.

2. 2

   Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add crushed tomatoes and walnuts. Bring to a simmer and cook on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta according to package directions.

7. 7

   Serve sauce over pasta topped with fresh basil and nutritional yeast.