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Savory Mushroom & Pumpkin Seed Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles
A rich, plant-based Italian-inspired sauce featuring finely chopped mushrooms and pumpkin seeds, fragrant herbs, and a savory broth, served over spiralized summer squash noodles. This dish is compliant with Paleo and Low Oxalate diets, offering a wholesome and flavorful meal.
40 min4 servingsitalianmain course
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small shallot
- 0.5 green bell pepper
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 cup portabella mushrooms
- 2 cup cremini mushrooms
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 0.5 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 2 medium summer squash
- 1 as needed lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté red onion, shallot, green bell pepper, and garlic paste until softened.
- 2Add chopped mushrooms and pumpkin seeds; cook until mushrooms release moisture and soften. Deglaze the pan with dry red wine.
- 3Stir in vegetable broth, coconut cream, fresh rosemary, dried thyme, and dried marjoram. Bring to a simmer.
- 4Reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- 5Serve the mushroom bolognese generously over freshly spiralized summer squash noodles, garnished with lemon wedges.
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