Spaghetti Bolognese

This Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is the perfect comforting bowl of pasta for dinner! This plant-based twist on it makes no compromises in flavour or a meaty-texture, and is jam-packed with protein too! Serve with a side of garlic bread, a garden salad, or even a tiramisu for dessert, and enjoy a classical Italian feast for dinner! 

Here’s our take on this Italian staple, made with our very own Neokit™ - Plant-Based Ground Meat Kit! 

Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

'Meat'

• 1½ cup prepared Neokit™ - Plant-Based Ground Meat Kit 
• Salt & pepper to taste 

Pasta + Sauce

• 300g spaghetti
• 2 garlics cloves, minced 
• 1 onion, chopped
• 600g crushed tomatoes
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp white sugar 
• Optional: 1/2 cup red wine 

INSTRUCTIONS

Ground Meat

1. Follow the instructions for preparing the Neokit™. 
2. Mix prepared Neokit with salt & pepper. 

Tomato Sauce 

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, and sautée for 3 minutes or until golden-brown. 
2. Add Neokit, breaking apart as you cook. Cook for about five minutes, or until browned. 
3. Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Cooking for one minute until the alcohol has reduced. If not using red wine, add 1/3 cup of water to deglaze the pan. 
4. Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and sugar. Stir and bring to a simmer on medium low for 20-30 minutes.
5. After cooking spaghetti according to the label, mix into the sauce and serve! 

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