The Best Vegan Bolognese Sauce

Name: The Best Vegan Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoons oil or vegan butter; 1 large yellow onion diced; 4-6 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1 large rib of celery, diced; 1 med-large carrot, grated; 1 and 1/2 lbs (680g) cremini mushrooms, chopped smallish; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped - don't skimp; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon fennel powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef soup Base; 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos, lite Tamari or soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 cans San Marzano whole tomatoes (28 oz each); 1/2 cup water plus more if needed; 1 cup soy curls, measured then rehydrated and chopped; 1/2 to 1 pack vegan ground beef, or crumbles, cooked (like beyond meat, impossible burger, Gardein, etc,..); reg or spicy vegan Italian sausages; 1 cup or so cooked red lentils; 3/4 cup TVP; cooked pasta or polenta; vegan parmesan

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:55min

This Easy Vegan Bolognese Sauce is hearty, meaty, and a delicious take on a classic Italian recipe. It comes together in one pot using pantry-staple ingredients and is layered with rich flavors!

Updated at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:27:53 GMT