Sometimes I love me some bolognese but don’t always feel like eating spaghetti. This vegan penne bolognese recipe is the perfect option for those who love the meaty bolognese, sans the meat.
How do you veganise penne bolognese?
It’s quite simple really, instead of using beef or lamb mince, opt for vegan mince.
The meat-free option is typically made from soy, wheat, or pea protein. That’s all it takes to make vegan penne bolognese.
Is penne better than spaghetti for bolognese?
Personally I think so, but that’s just my personal preference.
I like the fact that each bite can be bite sized, and penne in general tends to be less filling than spaghetti, maybe it’s a psychological thing…
We hope you like this vegan penne bolognese recipe.
It’s tasty, quick to make, a perfect mid-week option for those who don’t want to spend too long on supper.
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| Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 Minutes |
| Passive Time | 35 Minutes |
| Servings |
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- 200 Grams Penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Small Red Onion
- 1 Medium Red sweet pepper
- 150 Grams Vegan mince
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 400 Grams Tomato Passata
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1.5 Tsp Dried oregano
- 1.5 Tsp Basil
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Ingredients
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- Wash the bell pepper well, and transfer to a chopping board. Peel and chop red onion, garlic (finely) and bell pepper into cubes.
- Heat oil on a saucepan, then add garlic, cooking on a medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Add in red onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and basil, with tomato paste and a splash of water, stir into a paste adding salt/pepper and a splash of water, combine well and add in the vegan mince, once sizzling, leave to cook for 5-8 minutes, gently stirring, add a tsp of sugar to complement the flavours in the mix. Once cooked through, turn off the heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, prep your penne, boiling 1l water in a saucepan with a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of olive oil, to prevent the pasta sticking together. Cook the penne according to instructions, then drain well.
- Combine the bolognese sauce with the cooked penne pasta, stir well and serve.
- Feel free to sprinkle on some vegan cheeze and serve by itself or with salad or bruschetta, enjoy!
