Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrotto DowntownBeyond Bolognese Recipe

Beyond Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Grotto Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

Plant based meat ragout, marinara, bucatini

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Ingredients

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Plant-Based Meat Ragout

Marinara Sauce

Pasta

Method

Plant-Based Meat Ragout

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Plant-Based Meat

    Add the plant-based ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare the Marinara

    In a separate saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Combine with Tomatoes

    Add the canned diced tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 6

    Boil the Bucatini

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine and Serve

    In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked bucatini with the plant-based meat ragout and marinara sauce. Toss to combine and serve hot.

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