Easy Meat Free Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese
Wondering what to make for dinner? Why not try this easy and tasty Meat Free Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese! It’s perfect for a busy weeknight and takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Plus, it’s a great way to get your family to eat more veggies. Give it a try tonight!
What is in Quorn mince?
For anyone looking for a delicious and easy meat-free meal, Quorn mince is the perfect option. Made from mycoprotein, Quorn mince has a similar texture and taste to ground beef, making it an ideal substitute in a wide variety of recipes.
Bolognese is one of the most popular ways to use Quorn mince, and with good reason – the combination of rich tomato sauce and hearty ground meat is simply irresistible. Plus, Quorn mince is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthier option than traditional ground beef. So next time you’re craving a hearty Italian meal, be sure to give Quorn mince a try. You won’t be disappointed.
How many calories are in Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese?
The best thing about this recipe is that it’s not only really tasty its only 377KCAL per serving! (minus the cheese!) Perfect for those watching their waistline!
Quorn mince is a lot cheaper than the traditional beef mince and is a super and handy ingredient to store in the freezer. So if you’re looking to save a few pennies this is the one for you.
I use the traditional spaghetti pasta for this meal but you can use any shaped pasta or use can add it to rice or on top of a butter jacket potato topped with lots of cheese!
Ingredients
You will need:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 150 g mushroomsÂ
- 1Â red pepperÂ
- 200 g Quorn mince
- 1Â vegetable stock cube
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 x 400g chopped tomatoesÂ
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 300 g spaghetti
- Cheese – grated
- Hot smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Sundried Tomato paste
How to make meat-free Quorn bolognese
Put the onion and olive oil in a deep saucepan. Gently fry for about 5 minutes – until soft and browned!
Stir occasionally while cooking on low heat, then add mushrooms ( fry for 2 more minutes)
Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, Quorn mince, oregano, salt and pepper (to taste), tinned tomatoes and crumbled stock cube.
Bring to a boil, then add the red peppers and simmer with the lid on.
Cook your pasta as per packet instructions.
When your pasta is done, your sauce will be done too!
Try my other Veggie Bolognese recipe made with lentils!
Easy Meat Free Quorn Bolognese
Equipment
Ingredients Â
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion (Chopped)
- 150 g Mushrooms (Chopped)
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube (The crumbly sort)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 2 400g Tinned tomatoes
- 1 tsp Hot Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Sundried Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper
- 300 g Spaghetti
- Cheese (grated to sprinkle on top)
InstructionsÂ
- Put the onion and olive oil in a deep saucepan. Gently fry for about 5 minutes – until soft and browned!
- Stir occasionally while cooking on low heat then add mushrooms ( fry for 2 more minutes)
- Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, Quorn mince, oregano, salt and pepper (to taste), tinned tomatoes and crumbled stock cube.
- Bring to the boil then add the red peppers and simmer with the lid on.
- Cook your pasta as per packet instructions.
- When your pasta is done your sauce will be done too!
