1-Pan Tempeh Vegan Bolognese

A hearty and tasty vegan bolognese made with vegetables, tempeh, and fragrant spices that is served over pasta. This dish only needs one pan to make it easy to make and great for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 8 oz tempeh, crumbled
• 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 8 oz pasta of choice
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced onion and minced garlic, saut until translucent

Add diced red bell pepper and grated carrot, cook until softened

Add crumbled tempeh, saut until lightly browned

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions

Once the sauce is done, stir in nutritional yeast

Serve the tempeh bolognese over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh basil