Summary

This is super healthy alternative to meaty Bolognese. Great for when you're in a pasta mood.

Category: Dinner

Seasonal: Winter

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: None

Ingredients

• 200g mushrooms, quartered
• 100g walnuts
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 1 carrot, chopped finely
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 can of water
• 1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 vegetable stock pot
• handful fresh basil
• 400g spaghetti (we use wholewheat)

Steps to Prepare

1. Firstly, add the mushrooms, walnuts, onion, carrot, garlic to a food processor and pulse (don't over blend) as you want texture.
2. Heat a pan with oil and add in the mince along with the dried herbs and fry for a few minutes.
3. Now add the chopped tomatoes, water, tamari, stock pot, pinch of salt, pepper and simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes. Meanwhile boil the spaghetti.
4. Finally, stir through the fresh basil and drained pasta and it's ready to serve.