Quick & Simple Mushroom Ragu Recipe
Mushroom Ragu Recipe
Now, when I was chatting with my husband recently the one thing he said he would have missed most (consuming a vegan diet) was the delicious flavors of a good bolognese.
So, when I created this recipe of minced mushrooms and all the other yummy ingredients that make a beautiful bolognese it was safe to say we were ‘stoked’.
Try this – you won’t be disappointed.
You Need
- 4 chopped tomatoes (large)
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/2 zucchini
- 150g mushrooms
- Half-diced red or green capsicum
- A handful of chopped spinach, silverbeet, or kale
- 2 cloves garlic – crushed
- 1/2 red/brown onion dice
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
Italian herbs, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary or just some fresh basil (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Process mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini in the food processor.
Dice and sauté garlic and onion. Add diced capsicum, and pour in the mushroom mixture. Add herbs, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Stir through the water to achieve the desired consistency. Add greens towards the end and stir through, serve when wilted.
Salt and pepper to taste and serve with pasta, zucchini noodles, rice, or quinoa.
I also love to top it off with a good old serving of nutritional yeast or ‘nooch’.
If you’re not in the mood for mushrooms, a good pasta sauce is always a must! Check out this Quick & Easy Pasta Sauce.
It has been a hit with the parents of our online social groups, where people are always trying to improve on it. (Hint, they can’t, it’s perfect already).
It’s also a great first starter food for the little ones. It’s packed with flavor, and easy to handle, albeit a little messy.
If just some quick snacks are what you’re after, we have compiled a great list of Vegan On The Go Snacks. Especially for expectant parents to be, and the little ones. It never hurts to have some extra goodies hanging around until dinner hits the table.
