Not Your Nonna’s Bolognese | Savory

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) pkg Lightlife ® Original Tempeh Protein Crumbles
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 carrot, diced (about 1 cup)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/2 cup vegan-friendly dry red wine (optional)
• 1 (28 oz) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 lb rigatoni pasta (or preferred choice of pasta)
• Nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan, optional
• Minced fresh basil or parsley, optional