Easy Quorn Bolognese Recipe

An easy vegetarian Quorn bolognese recipe, perfect for a meat-free weeknight dinner. Made with Quorn mince, a high-protein, low-fat meat substitute, this dish is perfect for those looking to reduce their meat intake or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

In our house, this Quorn spag bol has become a go-to for #MeatFreeMondays. One of the biggest advantages of using Quorn mince is its convenience; it can be cooked straight from frozen, making it a great staple to keep on hand in the freezer for quick and easy dinners like this.

But that's not all—this Quorn mince recipe is also loaded with nutrient-rich veggies, hidden from picky eaters, making it a healthy and filling meal the whole family will love.

With its low-fat and high-fibre content, this easy Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese takes just 25 minutes to cook (with 10 minutes of prep) and is a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

👩‍🍳 Love meat-free dinners? Check out my mild and creamy Quorn Curry, and my easy Quorn Chilli Con Carne too!

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• ✔️ Why should you try it?
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• Top Tips
• 🍴 Serving suggestions
• 📖 Variations
• 🥡 Storage
• ❓ Frequently asked questions
• Recipe
• 💬 Comments

✔️ Why should you try it?

1. Meat-free, hearty, and filling.
2. Loaded with hidden veggies. From carrots to courgettes to celery, this recipe is a great way to sneak extra nutrients into your diet.
3. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy meal on a busy weeknight.
4. Delicious vegetarian comfort food.

🥘 Ingredients

Quorn Mince - A meat substitute made from mycoprotein, a type of fungus that is high in protein and fibre. It has a texture similar to ground meat and is a great option for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The frozen Quorn mince used in this recipe is easy to use and adds texture to the bolognese.

Olive Oil - This is used for frying the vegetables and adds a healthy source of fat to the dish. It's a great oil to use in cooking due to its high smoke point.

Onion - Finely chopped to add flavour and texture to the bolognese.

Garlic - For flavour.

Carrot, Celery, and Courgette - These vegetables are finely chopped and added to the bolognese for extra nutrition and flavour. You could also add chopped red peppers.

Herbs - A combination of rosemary, thyme, oregano, and bay is used to season the bolognese.

Vegetable Stock - Made with a stock cube.

Passata - Passata makes a smooth tomato sauce but if you don't have passata, you can also use a tin of chopped tomatoes instead.

Red Pesto - This is used to add an extra layer of flavour to the bolognese. Make sure it is vegan-friendly.

Tomato Puree - For tomatoey richness.

Marmite - Adds a delicious umami flavour to the bolognese.

🔪 Instructions

The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

One: Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and courgette. Heat the oil in a shallow casserole and cook the vegetables on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Two: Add the herbs and give everything a good mix.

Three: Stir the frozen Quorn mince into the pan and stir frequently for a minute to break up any clumps.

Four: Add the passata, vegetable stock, tomato puree, vegan red pesto, and marmite to the pan and mix in.

Five: Simmer for 20-25 minutes on a low to medium heat stirring often.

Six: Season and serve with vegetarian hard cheese and chopped basil.

🍴 Serving suggestions

Serve the Quorn bolognese with spaghetti, or the pasta of your choice, and a side of air fryer garlic bread or pesto focaccia.

Leftovers are delicious on a jacket potato, or why not stir some through cheesy pasta before it's baked in the oven?

📖 Variations

• Add chopped peppers, diced aubergine, and baby spinach to the recipe. Cook them along with the onion and garlic until tender, then add the rest of the ingredients and cook as directed.
• If you like a bit of heat, try adding 1 chopped red chilli at the same time as the onion. This will add some spice to the dish and give it a bit of a kick.
• For a richer flavour, try adding a glass of red wine just before you add the Quorn mince. This will add depth to the sauce, making it taste like it's been simmering on the hob all day.
• For an even easier meal, try making your bolognese in a slow cooker. Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker basin and cook on low for 6 hours.

🥡 Storage

Store - The cooked bolognese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat - In the microwave until piping hot.

Freeze - The Quorn bolognese can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.

❓ Frequently asked questions

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