Meat-Free Bolognese Sauce – Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Tomato
I really love pasta, and this Bolognese-style sauce is one of my favourites when I want something rich in flavour but still light on the stomach. Completely free from meat, gluten, soy, nuts and even tomato, this sauce relies on mushrooms, peppers and a good mix of herbs to create a satisfying texture and taste. It’s oil-free, easy to prepare, and perfect with your favourite pasta or side dish.
Equipment
- non-stick frying pan for oil-free cookingKnife
- Cutting board
- stick-blender or immersion blender
- Measuring spoons & cups
Ingredients
- 250 g mushrooms cut in small quarters
- 2 sweet red peppers diced
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 tablespoon ground sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 375 ml water
Instructions
- In a good non-stick frying pan, heat one tablespoon of water and cook/roast the onions until golden brown. Then add mushrooms and cook while stirring almost constantly until they are much smaller and juicy (approx. 15 minutes).
- Add diced paprika and let cook for another 10 minutes, or until slightly soft.
- Sprinkle with ground paprika and rice flour and stir well. Add 1 1/2 cup water and stir once more. Bring to the boil.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil and salt & pepper to taste. Using a stick blender, roughly blend it until is forms a chunky sauce. Serve with pasta or side dish of your choice :)
Notes
Enjoy! :)