Mambo Sprouts

Bolognese – Meatless Meat Sauce

Submitted by Matthew M. of Delran, NJ, for the Mambolicious Recipe Contest 2009.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 med. onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
• 2 carrots, finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 12 oz. Smart Ground original meatless ground beef
• 2/3 cup red wine or sweet vermouth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 x 14 oz. can of plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 shakes dried thyme
• Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the butter and the olive oil in a heavy earthenware pot.
2. Add the onions, garlic, celery, carrots and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Onions should be translucent when finished.
3. Add Smart Ground original meatless ground beef and crumble it into the vegetables with a fork. Season with salt and pepper and stir for about 3 minutes.
4. Pour in red wine and stir until it evaporates; about 3-4 minutes.
5. Repeat this step with the milk.
6. Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme.
7. Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
8. Spoon over your favorite pasta and serve.

Servings: 6