Impossible Burger Bolognese Pasta (Printer-friendly)

Plant-based Bolognese sauce featuring Impossible Burger, aromatic vegetables, and pasta for a hearty Italian main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound Impossible Burger (plant-based ground meat)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, finely diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, finely diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Liquids

08 - 1/2 cup dry red wine (or substitute vegetable broth)
09 - 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or oat recommended)
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Herbs & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

17 - 12 ounces spaghetti or tagliatelle (gluten-free if preferred)
18 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until vegetables are softened and lightly golden.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add Impossible Burger and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in dry red wine (or vegetable broth), scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until mostly evaporated, approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaf, red pepper flakes if using, and unsweetened plant milk. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and flavorful.
08 - While sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
09 - Remove bay leaf from sauce. Toss pasta with Bolognese sauce or serve sauce ladled over pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses simple grocery staples so you can whip it up on weeknights
  • Ready in about an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Naturally vegan and can be gluten-free with the right pasta
  • Loaded with protein and fiber from Impossible Burger and veggies
  • Brings familiar Italian comfort you can feel good about feeding your crew
02 -
  • High in protein from Impossible Burger
  • Easily gluten free if you use GF pasta
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully for meal prep
03 -
  • Always start with a slow sauté for the veggies This is where you build that authentic richness
  • Do not rush browning the Impossible Burger That caramelization is the backbone of your sauce
  • Save some pasta water before draining You can use it to make your sauce cling perfectly or reheat leftovers

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