Quorn Bolognese is an absolutely amazing meat-free meal that's ready in 30 minutes. It's basically a Quorn mince and fresh veggies cooked in Bolognese sauce. SO yum!
Quorn Bolognese
I wish I had discovered this Quorn recipe sooner, because I really like it; it’s flavorful, simple, packed with veggies, and so delicious.
Why you'll love This Recipe
- This recipe is ready to eat in as little as 30 minutes, which make it an ideal option for a quick meal.
- A delicious vegetarian bolognese.
- It is an extremely comforting meal served with pasta.
- Quorn Mince is way cheaper as compared to traditional mince.
- Quorn Bolognese can very easily be batch-cooked.
You'll Need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Olive Oil. It will be used to sauté the vegetables for this recipe. You can use vegetable oil or avocado oil instead.
Onion and garlic. I used one medium-sized white onion and 3 cloves of garlic.
Veggies: I used 1 zucchini, 1 stalk of celery, and 1 medium-sized carrot.
Herbs: I used dried thyme, rosemary, basil and bay leaf. Feel free to use fresh herbs if you want.
Quorn Mince (frozen). A vegetarian mince that is available in almost all the supermarkets.
Vegetable Stock. It will give a saucy texture to your dish as it simmers.
Tomato Sauce and Puree. Both add a thick consistency to your dish along with a deep, tangy flavour.
Salt and Pepper. To taste.
How To Make Quorn Bolognese?
One: Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook all the veggies on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Two: Add thyme, bay leaf, rosemary, and basil, and stir everything together.
Three: Stir in the frozen Quorn mince (stir frequently) for a minute to break up.
Four: Mix in the tomato sauce, stock, and tomato puree. Simmer on medium heat for 20-25 minutes (stirring frequently).
Note: Simmering the sauce enhances this dish's flavour.
Five: Garnish with some chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Variations
- Add some more veggies like capsicum, baby spinach, or anything else you can think of.
- Add chopped red chillies to spice up this dish.
- If you have a lot of time before serving this dish, cook it in a slow cooker on low for around six hours. This will ensure that the flavors and aroma of the ingredients blend in well.
- You can also blend in Marmite or Worcestershire sauce for a slightly tangier flavour profile.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this dish with plain rice, spaghetti or Vegan Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic.
Also, a side of Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is a good choice when it comes to sides that go well with this dish.
Storage
Make Ahead of Time: You can simply make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It is sure to keep for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: It can be kept in the freezer in a freezer bag for up to 3 whole months!
If you are reheating frozen Quorn Bolognese, make sure that you defrost it completely before you do so. If the sauce has thickened a lot, simply add a little water to thin it.
To Reheat: Reheat it in the microwave until it is piping hot for the best flavour.
Recipe FAQs
No, Quorn Mince is not suitable for vegan eaters. However, you can look for other plant-based mince products that can substitute the Quorn, and you will have an equally delicious vegan recipe in hand.
While the Italians may throw curses your way for this question, Tomato Ketchup does actually work for this recipe. After all, it is nothing but a mixture of tomato, water, and sugar.
More Meat-Free Recipes
- Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche
- Pizza Fritta (Fried Pizza)
- Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
- Creamy Avocado Sauce Pasta
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Easy Quorn Bolognese
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Garlic press
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion , peeled and finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic , peeled and finely chopped
- 1 Zucchini , finely chopped
- 1 Stalk Celery , finely chopped
- 1 Carrot , peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Basil
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 300 g Quorn Mince , frozen
- 300 ml Vegetable Stock
- 400 ml Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Parsley , to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook all the veggies on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, rosemary and basil, and stir everything together.
- Stir in the frozen Quorn mince (stir frequently) for a minute to break up.
- Mix in the tomato sauce, stock, and tomato puree.
- Cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes (stirring frequently).
- Garnish with some chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Barbra says
Easy and vegetarian, i love it.