Everybody’s Favorite Spaghetti Bolognese The Seitan Version

Aka Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese, the most popular classic pasta dish, and even in the vegan version this recipe is easy & quick to make and always delicious.

Wait, a vegan spaghetti bolognese? Yes! you got it right – making a vegan spaghetti bolognese is what got me a little twisted from the onset.

This is the best vegan bolognese sauce with spaghetti pasta! A simple recipe which is easy & quick to make and very delicious. It tastes aromatic, flavorful and spicy – packed with fruity tomatoes. This meal is perfect for lunch or dinner! Let’s start!

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese (aka “meat” sauce)

Nicole Kearsley

A Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe that delivers on the deep and slow cooked flavor promise of the original. This is the perfect hearty red-sauce recipe for pasta night. You won’t miss the meat!

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Vegan

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 pound Ground Seitan
• 1 Large Onion Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic Minced
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes 28 oz
• 1 can Tomato Paste 6 oz
• 1 cup Red Wine
• 1 1/2 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 tablespoon Salt & Pepper To taste
• 1/2 cup Mushroom Optional
• 250 grams Spaghetti Gluten-free

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, stopping 1 to 2 minutes short of the recommended cooking time so that the pasta is nice and al dente. Set aside.
• In large skillet, saute seitan and onion in 2 tablespoon olive oil until lightly browned and onion soft. Salt to taste. Approximately 8-10 minutes.
• Add garlic, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add remainder of ingredients. Simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  
• Remove bay leaf. Serve over your choice of pasta.
  
• Sprinkle with non-dairy parmesan cheese & chili peppers if desired.
  

Notes

MAKE YOUR OWN FLAVOR: I’ve included my bolognese sauce, but you can use your own favorite recipe!

*TOMATO PASTE: You can make the sauce completely from about 1 kg of fresh tomatoes.

**SEITAN: Instead of seitan you can also use soy granules / soybean shred, lupine granules, tofu, green spelt, or any other “meat alternative”.

***HOMEMADE SEITAN: You can make the seitan yourself. Here’s the link for homemade seitan.

Keyword plant based, vegan