Vegetarian Goulash Recipe

Vegetarian Goulash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 ounces tempeh
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the tempeh, onion, and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir and sauté for 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato sauce, diced tomato, broth, and bay leaf, stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return to a boil and add the macaroni. Partially cover and reduce heat to a low boil for 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.

  6. 6

    Serve the goulash topped with Parmesan and fresh basil as desired.