Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta

Name: Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 large zucchini, finely chopped; 1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Dash ground nutmeg; 4-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni

A traditional Bolognese sauce is meat-based with everything from pork to pancetta. Skipping the meat, I loaded this pasta dish with baby portobellos and veggies. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 large zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Dash ground nutmeg
4-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine; bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated.
Stir in crushed and diced tomatoes, cheese and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups sauce with 1 cup pasta: 369 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 12g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta in Taste of Home September/October 2015

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jkcoach98

Apr 4, 2018

Loved the sauce. it was thick and tasty, just the way we like it. I made it with vegetable pasta instead of whole wheat. My family has already asked me to make it again.
BarbC7

Aug 19, 2017

This is really good. It is hard to please my daughter but she really liked it.
ms11145

Jan 5, 2016

Great for Meatless Mondays. I also added just a pinch of salt to bring out more of the flavors.
NH-rescue

Dec 30, 2015

Really tasty with a nice thick sauce. Would go well with any kind of whole wheat pasta.Will make again.
lorettalib

Aug 23, 2015

This was an okay recipe. I'll make it again, but I will add salt, at least a 1/4 of teaspoon and maybe increase the amount of red pepper flakes to 1/4 teaspoon. It just needs a little more of something to add to the flavor.
curlylis85

Aug 16, 2015

This is a hearty, filling meatless dish. We loved all of the flavor from the vegetables, garlic, and seasonings. The leftovers were also great the next day!