For those meat-free meals, Quorn Bolognese is the best recipe that you can treat yourself and your family to. Quorn mince and fresh veggies cooked in Bolognese sauce.
The tang of tomatoes, coupled with aromatic and palatable spices disguising a bunch load of nutrition added by a choice of vegetables, is basically what Quorn Bolognese is in a nutshell. Even though they are hidden, the vegetables bring their own flavours to the table nonetheless.
Coupled with the popular accompaniments consumed with Bolognese, Quorn Bolognese makes for a very delicious, filling, and nutritious meal. Moreover, it is also fairly quick and easy to make.
Thus, keeping in mind our interest in saving time, let us dip ourselves straight into the recipe instead of blabbering on about it.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
This recipe is ready to eat in as little as 30-45 minutes, out of which the active cooking time is only around 25 minutes. This makes it an ideal option for a quick meal.
The recipe is packed with veggies, but the best part is that they are all hidden! Thus, you do not need to force the kids anymore to eat their fair share of nutrition.
It proves to be an extremely comforting meal along the lines of pasta, pizza, or other popular Italian cuisines.
Quorn Mince is way cheaper as compared to traditional mince.
Quorn Bolognese can very easily be batch-cooked.
What Is In This Quorn Bolognese Recipe?
Olive Oil. It will be used to sauté the vegetables for this recipe. Being a flavoured oil, it will also add its own subtle flavour to your dish.
Onion. Any kind of onion works for the recipe – be it white or red. This will constitute a part of the sofrito mix, which is a classic component of Bolognese.
Garlic. This recipe requires a lot of garlic. Since we have a lot of vegetables and sauce in this recipe, we need to go heavy on the garlic, too, for the adequate amount of taste to shine through.
Veggies (Courgette, Celery, and Carrot). Veggies are the key ingredients that add almost all of the nutrition in the Bolognese.
Herbs (Thyme, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, and Oregano). The main flavour profile of the recipe is because of the selection of Herbs that will be added to it. Varying the portion of Herbs will vary the intensity of the flavour.
Quorn Mince (frozen). Quorn Mince is the crux of this recipe. This acts as a substitute for the traditionally used pork or beef for Bolognese recipes.
Vegetable Stock. It will give a saucy body with a velvety 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. They are, of course, the most crucial part of any recipe. These hold power to either make or break any recipe.
How To Make Quorn Bolognese?
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 oregano, 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.
Top Tips!
- Chop your vegetables finely using a chopper to get picky eaters to eat your dish without any complaints.
- Frozen Quorn Mince can be cooked directly. Thus, there is no need to defrost it after pulling it out of the freezer.
- Frying Quorn Mince until browned before adding it to the Bolognese can enhance the flavour a bit.
Some Variations
- Add some more veggies like capsicum, baby spinach, or anything else you can think of.
- Chopped red chillies and onions are the best way to satisfy those cravings for something hot and spicy.
- 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 flavours 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
This recipe tastes best when served hot and fresh.
It tastes absolutely delectable when served with spaghetti.
Any pasta of your choice, too, would make a great accompaniment this dish.
A side of garlic bread is a popular choice when it comes to sides that go well with this dish.
Stir the Quorn Bolognese into cheesy pasta before it is baked to enjoy Quorn Bolognese Cheesy Pasta.
Pesto Focaccia is another recipe you would not want to miss out on when looking for dishes to accompany your mouth-watering Quorn Bolognese.
Jacket potatoes or rice too are great choices when it comes to side dishes to this recipe.
Storage
Make Ahead of Time: You can simply make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the fridge. However, you might also want to keep in mind that the taste will be very different as compared to freshly prepared Bolognese.
To Store: Simply put it in an airtight container and place it in the fridge. It is sure to keep for up to three days.
To Freeze: It can be kept in the freezer in a freezer bag for up to three whole months!
If you are reheating frozen Quorn Bolognese, make sure that you defrost it completely in the fridge 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.
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Recipe Card
Easy Quorn Bolognese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion , peeled and finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic , peeled and finely chopped
- 1 Courgette , finely chopped
- 1 Stalk Celery , finely chopped
- 1 Carrot , peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 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.1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1 Stalk Celery, 1 Carrot, 1 Courgette
- Add thyme, bay leaf, rosemary and oregano, and stir everything together.1 teaspoon Thyme, 1 teaspoon Rosemary, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1 Bay Leaf, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Stir in the frozen Quorn mince (stir frequently) for a minute to break up.300 g Quorn Mince
- Mix in the tomato sauce, stock, and tomato puree.300 ml Vegetable Stock, 400 ml Tomato Sauce, 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- Cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes (stirring frequently).
- Garnish with some chopped parsley and serve immediately.Parsley
Notes
- Chop your vegetables finely using a chopper to get picky eaters to eat your dish without any complaints.
- Frozen Quorn Mince can be cooked directly. Thus, there is no need to defrost it after pulling it out of the freezer.
- Frying Quorn Mince until browned before adding it to the Bolognese can enhance the flavour a bit.
Some Variations
- Add some more veggies like capsicum, baby spinach, or anything else you can think of.
- Chopped red chillies and onions are the best way to satisfy those cravings for something hot and spicy.
- 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 flavours and aroma of the ingredients blend in well.
- You can also blend in Marmite or Worcestershire sauce for a slightly tangier flavour profile.
Nutrition
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Barbra
Easy and vegetarian, i love it.