Vegetarian Bolognese with Soy Chorizo

This spicy, marinara-based, faux Bolognese uses soy chorizo for a vegetarian version of the classic Italian dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 386 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• fine sea salt to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti
• 18 ounces marinara sauce
• 12 ounces soy chorizo

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring about 3 cups lightly salted water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes and stir. Add soy chorizo and mix until texture is even, 3 to 5 minutes. Add oregano, cayenne pepper, and paprika; reduce heat and simmer until pasta has finished cooking, about 8 minutes more. Add basil.

Step 3

Drain cooked pasta; top with sauce. Season with black pepper and salt.