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Veggie Bolognese with Egg Noodles, Healthyish

Homemade Veggie Bolognese

My homemade vegetable bolognese is thick, hearty and loaded with nutrient-dense veggies. This delicious sauce recipe will fill you up without slowing you down.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, about 1 cup, diced small
  • 2 medium carrots, about 1 cup, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cauliflower pearls, you can get these from the store
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup red wine, cabernet
  • ½ cup chicken broth, or stock
  • 1 can whole tomatoes with juice, 28 ounce can
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, rinsed, dried and quartered
  • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • red pepper flakes
  • parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 sauce pot
  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 colander

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a sauce pot over medium high heat.
  • Next, add diced sweet onion and minced garlic. Saute until fragrant. Then, add diced carrots and cauliflower pearls. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well. Saute for 3-4 minutes then add the tomato paste. Stir well.
  • Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Saute for 3-4 minutes to cook off the alcohol then add the chicken broth or stock. Next, add one can of whole or diced tomatoes with the juice. Stir well. If using whole tomatoes, break them down the tomatoes using your spatula.
  • Add the quartered mushrooms cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the mascarpone cheese. This will soften the acid in the dish and make it nice and creamy.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 277mg, Potassium: 566mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 4420IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 1mg