Jackfruit Bolognese
497kcal
Ingredients
- 1 white onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stick
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tins of jackfruit drained
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 225 g pasta your preference of shape!
Method
- Finely dice your onion, carrot, and celery, and mince your garlic.
- Drain the jackfruit from tins and chop the stalks away from the jackfruit so you're left with the 'pulled' sections. You could also finely slice the stalks and use these if you prefer.2 tins of jackfruit
- Heat your oil in a pan and add your diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for around 5-8 minutes on low heat until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for a further minute.1 white onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stick, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp oil
- Add your jackfruit, tomato paste, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and herbs to the pan, and stir to fully coat the jackfruit and vegetables in the sauce ingredients.2 tins of jackfruit, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp sage, 2 sprigs rosemary
- Take a fork and pull apart the jackfruit pieces into strands (resembling a “pulled pork” type of texture. Don’t worry if you don’t manage to pull apart every strand - you can continue to break down the jackfruit as the bolognese cooks.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, bay leaf, and stock. Cook on a low heat until most of the liquid has been absorbed into a thick tomato sauce (approximately 15- 20 minutes). Season with salt and pepper as needed.400 g tin chopped tomatoes, 250 ml vegetable stock, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Stir the cooked, drained pasta into the jackfruit bolognese.225 g pasta
- Remove the bay leaf, and serve with a sprinkle of chipotle/red pepper flakes!1 tsp chipotle pepper flakes
Nutrition
Serving4gCalories497kcalCarbohydrates106gProtein12gFat5gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.01gSodium1005mgPotassium844mgFiber8gSugar10gVitamin A3403IUVitamin C15mgCalcium169mgIron4mg
Notes
The stalks of jackfruit are much firmer and tougher, but still edible. Some people prefer to discard this part of the fruit and just use the softer strands. If you would prefer to use the whole thing, though, you can finely slice the jackfruit and use the stalks too.
Jackfruit has a naturally mild flavor that takes on whatever ingredients you add to it, so lots of seasoning is a must here! Make sure you taste the sauce and adjust based on your preferences.