Because you’re a woman of taste who deserves carbs and dessert without apology—or tight waistbands. Let’s not pretend salads win hearts.
This vegan Spaghetti Bolognese is hearty, meaty (without the moo), and so rich it should probably own real estate in Milan.
And that Coffee Chocolate Cake? Moist, decadent, and dramatic—just like your ex, minus the emotional baggage.
This meal says “I can cook” and “I binge-watch crime docs” all in one.
Pair with stretchy pants, a big fork, and a sassy playlist. Self-care has never been this delicious.
Spaghetti Bolognese with Coffee Chocolate Cake
A hearty, plant-based Bolognese bursting with umami flavor, paired with a dark, moist coffee-spiked chocolate cake. Savory. Sweet. Balanced. Like your aura.
Ingredients
For the Vegan Bolognese:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- ½ cup red lentils
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz spaghetti gluten-free if needed
For the Coffee Chocolate Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 cup plant milk oat or almond
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Bolognese:
- Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until soft and dramatic.
- Stir in lentils, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, herbs, and broth.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and fabulous.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Boil spaghetti. Drain. Toss with sauce like you’re being filmed.
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl: flour, cocoa, soda, salt, sugar, coffee.
- Whisk wet ingredients in another: milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla.
- Combine both until smooth and pour into greased pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Let it cool if you can resist.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Bolognese:- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
🧪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Folate: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
💋 Extra Tips for Flavor Drama
- Add a splash of red wine to the Bolognese for that rich, “I know what I’m doing” depth.
- Sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar, espresso powder, or edible glitter—because you’re fabulous.
- Make extra sauce and freeze it. Future you will cry tears of joy.
- Add chili flakes if you like your pasta spicy—like your dating history.
- Serve with garlic bread, a bold red, and zero guilt.
