Weeknight Vegan Bolognese - Ina Garten

Weeknight Vegan Bolognese - Barefoot Contessa "How Easy is That" cookbook: Ina Garten (with soy beef strips)

2 T. olive oil

1 pkg. seasoned soy Beef strips (cut in little pieces) - (replaces meat)

4 t. minced garlic

1 T. dried oregano

1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes

1 1/4 c. dry red wine, divided

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

2 T. tomato paste

salt & pepper

3/4 lb. dried pasta (small shells or orecchiette)

1/4 t. ground nutmeg

1/4 c. chopped basil leaves

1/4 c. soy creamer (replaces heavy cream)

1/2 c. soy parmesan cheese

Cut up soy beef strips into little pieces. Give a little saute in butter or oil approx. 5 min.

Add a bit more oil and add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 min.

Pour 1 cup of wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 T. salt and 1 1/2 t. pepper, stir. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 min.

Meanwhile, cook pasta per box directions. While pasta cooks, add the nutmeg, basil, cream and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Serve over pasta with a sprinkling of soy parm. cheese.