Cauliflower & Mushroom Bolognese with Spaghetti
This hearty cauliflower mushroom Bolognese is a delicious, healthy vegetarian pasta option that comes together super quickly and easily in your Thermomix®.
Servings: 4 Portionen
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix
- 1 Spatel
- 1 Schneidebrett
- 1 Messer
- 1 Topf
Zutaten
For the Bolognese
- 500 g Cauliflower cut into florets
- 150 g Cremini or button mushrooms halved
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 20 g Olive oil
- 50 g Tomato paste
- 500 g Tomato purée (passata)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Vegetable bouillon powder
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 500 g Spaghetti
For Serving
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper freshly cracked
Zubereitung
- 500 g CauliflowerAdd the cauliflower florets to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- 150 g Cremini or button mushrooms, 1 Yellow onion, 2 Garlic cloves, 20 g Olive oilAdd the mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula, add the oil, and sauté for 5 min / 120°C / speed 1 without the measuring cup.
- 500 g Cauliflower, 50 g Tomato pasteAdd the reserved cauliflower and tomato paste to the mixing bowl and cook for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- 500 g Tomato purée (passata), 0.5 tsp Salt, 0.5 tsp Vegetable bouillon powder, 1 pinch Sugar, 0.25 tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Dried oreganoFinally, add the tomato purée, salt, vegetable bouillon powder, sugar, pepper, and oregano to the mixing bowl. Give it a quick stir and simmer for 25 min / 95°C / speed 2.5 without the measuring cup (place the simmering basket on top of the lid as a splash guard).
- 500 g SpaghettiMeanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of generously salted water according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 0.5 tsp Salt, 0.25 tsp Black pepperTaste the Bolognese and season with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of balsamic vinegar if desired. If the sauce feels a bit too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, Black pepperDivide the spaghetti among plates, spoon the rich Bolognese over top, and finish with fresh basil, freshly grated Parmesan, and a crack of black pepper.
