Best 4 Mushroom Bolognese With Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes

Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs creates a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfectly paired with whole wheat pasta. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 369 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

VEGAN MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE

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Try this hearty and flavorful vegan alternative to the traditional Italian Bolognese sauce. It's perfect for serving over your favorite pasta, polenta, or even zucchini noodles.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups button mushrooms, quartered
1 cup red wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried sage
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon basil

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in red wine; cook until wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and season with salt, black pepper, sage, and bay leaves. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1923.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PENNE

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This heart smart entree replaces the traditional meat in its Bolognese sauce with mushrooms. It is an excellent source of fiber and is low in both calories, sodium, cholesterol and fat (and contains zero trans fat). Clipped from the Detroit paper, they credit Darlene Zimmerman for this recipe. Unlike traditional Bolognese sauce, this comes together in about 45 minutes. When I submitted this, Zaar showed 1 serving as having 93% fat or something insane like that...you have to divide by 6 to get the real deal. The newspaper posted it as having 355 calories, 8 grams fat, 0 trans fat, 54 grams carbo, 16 grams protein, 510 mg sodium, 157 mg calcium, 7 grams fiber. Food exchanges: 2 starch, 4 vegetables, 2 fat. I am only providing all that detail because it looks confusing when I say this is a lowfat, healthy dish and the nutritional values don't support that! :-)

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories Penne

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
6 ounces tomato paste
14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup half & half light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
6 cups whole wheat penne (measurement after cooking)

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and red wine and cook until the wine has almost evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stirring occasionally until the mixture is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. add the chicken broth to loosen pan renderings. Add the half and half and salt and allow the sauce to simmer until it is thick and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting the fat and salt.
To serve, top 1 cup cooked pasta with 3/4 cup Bolognese and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 612, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 22.6

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

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Make and share this Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Bolognese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

100 g carrots
50 g celery root
50 g parsley roots
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
550 g ground beef
2 slices smoked bacon or 2 slices pancetta, chopped
500 g tomato puree
4 tablespoons red wine
400 ml beef stock, from 1 cube
2 fresh bay leaves
5 -6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
500 g whole wheat spaghetti
40 g grana padano or 40 g parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Make soffritto (mirepoix or Holy trinity) from carrot, celery and parsley root: cut the vegetables into smaller pieces and coarsely chop in a blender.
Briefly sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, add soffritto and sauté over a medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the ground beef and pancetta, turn the heat up to high and cook for 5 - 10 minutes, or until browned all over, stirring and breaking it up with a spoon.
Add the tomato purée, red wine, beef stock, bay leaves and thyme. Stir well, bring to the boil. Season with pepper, reduce to a low heat, cover and simmer for around 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and continue cooking for about 15 minutes, or until thickened and reduced. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Season with pepper.
Cook the spaghetti (al dente) according to packet instructions. Drain, but save about ½ cup of the cooking water.
Stir the spaghetti into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen, if needed. Divide between bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 426.5, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7, Protein 33.3

Tips:

Use high-quality mushrooms: The type of mushrooms you use will greatly impact the flavor of your bolognese. Opt for fresh, flavorful varieties like cremini, shiitake, or porcini mushrooms.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the mushrooms, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and releasing their moisture.
Cook the mushrooms until they are browned: Don't be afraid to cook the mushrooms until they are nicely browned. This will add a delicious depth of flavor to the sauce.
Use a good quality red wine: The red wine you use should be something you would enjoy drinking. A dry red wine with a medium body, such as a Chianti or a Merlot, is a good choice.
Let the sauce simmer: The longer you simmer the sauce, the better the flavors will develop. Aim to simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have the time.

Conclusion:

Mushroom bolognese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or polenta. It's a great way to use up leftover mushrooms, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With its rich, savory flavor and hearty texture, mushroom bolognese is sure to become a favorite in your household.