Vegan Soy Meat Ragu With Spaghetti

Vegan Soy Meat Ragu With Spaghetti is an easy-to-prepare and very tasty vegan main dish, an excellent plant-based alternative to traditional meat ragù.

In this recipe the seasoning is made with granulated soy: an easily available ingredient with a consistency similar to that of minced meat, to be rehydrated in hot water before being left to flavor in a pan with a soffritto of herbs, a splash of red wine, tomato paste and puree.

Ideal for seasoning a plate of spaghetti to be enjoyed at lunch or dinner, as in the version proposed here, the soy meat ragù, once ready, can be used to enrich lasagne, cannelloni and baked pasta.

How to Make Vegan Soy Meat Ragu

Step 1

Step 1

To prepare the soy ragù, first soak the granulated soy in a bowl with hot water, then let it soak for about 15 minutes.

To prepare the soy ragù, first soak the granulated soy in a bowl with hot water, then let it soak for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2

Meanwhile, let the mix of herbs wilt for 5 minutes in a large pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Meanwhile, let the mix of herbs wilt for 5 minutes in a large pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Step 3

Step 3

Transfer the rehydrated soybeans to a fine mesh strainer and squeeze them well with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid.

Transfer the rehydrated soybeans to a fine mesh strainer and squeeze them well with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid.

Step 4

Step 4

Then add the granulated soy to the sauté and mix carefully.

Then add the granulated soy to the sauté and mix carefully.

Step 5

Step 5

Wet with red wine and let it evaporate.

Wet with red wine and let it evaporate.

Step 6

Step 6

Add the tomato paste.

Add the tomato paste.

Step 7

Step 7

Also pour in the tomato puree and 200 ml of water, then season with salt and flavor with a few chopped basil leaves and mix briefly.

Also pour in the tomato puree and 200 ml of water, then season with salt and flavor with a few chopped basil leaves and mix briefly.

Step 8

Step 8

Cover with a lid and let it cook gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

Cover with a lid and let it cook gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

Step 9

Step 9

When the ragù is thick and reduced, remove from the fire.

When the ragù is thick and reduced, remove from the fire.

Step 10

Step 10

Cook the spaghetti in plenty of lightly salted boiling water, then drain them al dente and transfer them directly into the pan with the sauce.

Cook the spaghetti in plenty of lightly salted boiling water, then drain them al dente and transfer them directly into the pan with the sauce.

Step 11

Step 11

Stir with care.

Stir with care.

Step 12

Step 12

Enjoy!

Enjoy!