(Potentially) World’s Best Tofu Bolognese (Vegan, Gluten-free)

This yummy tofu bolognese sauce is so good, that in all these years I have been making it, I have not had a single meat eater reject it.

Tofu doesn’t really have a good reputation among carnivores, but if you prepare it right, it has POTENTIAL!

This recipe is simple and easy to make – but is also full of flavour. The secret of my tofu bolognese: ground paprika. Lots of ground paprika! And herbs. Lots of herbs! 🙂

(Potentially) World’s Best Tofu Bolognese (Vegan, Gluten-free)

This recipe is simple and easy to make – but is also full of flavour. The secret of my tofu bolognese: ground paprika. Lots of ground paprika! And herbs. Lots of herbs! 🙂

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Course Bolognese, Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2 good portions

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon coconut-oil or some water for an oil-free option
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 250 g Tofu
• 1 medium sized carrot finely diced
• 2 sticks of celery finely diced
• 1-2 garlic cloves finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 teaspoon ground paprika
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• some water if needed

Instructions

 

• Preheat the frying pan with the coconut oil or water. Sautee the onions.
• In the meantime, tear the tofu into 4 to 6 pieces and over the sink press each piece with your hands to get rid some of the juice. Then crumble the tofu into little pieces and put it aside.
• Cook until the tofu starts to get drier and turns slightly golden. Then add the carrots, garlic, chilli flakes, thyme, oregano, basil and stir in well.
• Shortly after add the ground paprika, stir it well to make sure it mixes well with the tofu.
• Add the passata and bring to boil while stirring constantly. Rinse the bottle of the tomatoes with a little water and add to the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook until the celery and carrots are soft. If the sauce is too thick you can add a bit more water.

Notes

Excellent with pasta, as lasagne filling or with rice. Enjoy!

Keyword Bolognese, Tofu

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