Make Vegetable Bolognese to Fill You Up

Everyone has a death row meal. I know that sounds grim, talking about what I would want to eat if I did something terrible and was put to death, but I have a feeling we all have that one meal wed request. Bolognese is mine. Theres nothing better to eat on a chilly fall day. It has the ability to send comfort all throughout your bones and soul and make the entire day wash away. I call it a hug in a bowl.

I dont eat traditional, meaty bolognese very often, mostly because the combination of heavy meat and pasta isnt something I feel good about eating all the time. There are many times, especially at night, when Im craving something a bit lighter. Enter: the veggie version of my favorite comfort food. The mushrooms, carrots and red bell pepper in this bolognese replace the meat. Of course, it isnt nearly as rich since, well, were missing all the fat from the meat, but for me thats welcomed!

Another plus about this recipe: it saves in the fridge like a champ. Its the perfect meal to make on a Sunday and then just heat up and pour over freshly boiled pasta. I had a bowl the other day and remembered why its one of my favorite dishes to make when Im craving that in between feeling of full and nourished yet still light.

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.