Walnut Bolognese

walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseeds provide healthy fats and protein while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier in terms of preservatives, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Chop mushrooms, walnuts, onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped mushrooms and walnuts; cook until mushrooms release moisture and are browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to deepen flavor.

Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.

Season with basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While the sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved cooking water as needed for desired consistency.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

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