Enjoy this rich and flavorful vegan bolognese made with soy mince and a flavorful tomato vegan spaghetti sauce. This soy bolognese is hearty, meaty, and 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan- and only takes 20 minutes to prepare!
Peel and mince the garlic and finely dice the onion.
Heat a large skillet with a little oil and saute the onion for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the garlic and all the spices and saute for a further 1-2 minutes (we don't want them to brown too much).
Step 2: Add the tomatoes to simmer
Add the tinned tomatoes and stir well, then add the fresh tomatoes and cover with a lid to cook for 5 minutes. If you want to add a bay leaf, add it at this time too.I left my tomatoes whole as they soften while cooking and can then be peeled if you'd like to. Alternatively, you can chop them in half or quarters.
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients
Add the soy mince and vegetable stock (or water) and stir well, cooking for a few more minutes (this will depend on what 'mince' you've used and the time they take to cook).
Taste the spaghetti sauce and adjust any seasonings, then remove the bay leaf (if used).Your bolognese sauce is ready to use and enjoy!
How To Store
Fridge: leftover vegan bolognese sauce can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Freezer: store in airtight container/s for between 3-4 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before reheating.To reheat: reheat in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave; if the sauce has thickened up too much for your liking, then add a splash of water or vegetable stock in and mix well.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (of between 1/2-1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water) to the spaghetti sauce in the last few minutes of cooking.
For a more meaty texture, you can add some ground walnuts to the pan too. Even better, pulse it with the soy mince first, so it's better 'combined.'
You can easily 'hide' extra veggies in this simple vegan spaghetti sauce by adding some finely grated carrot and finely sliced celery to the mixture. As they cook, it combines so well with all the other ingredients that you can barely tell they're there.