Mushroom Bolognese with Courgette Noodles
Mushroom Bolognese with courgette noodles is a vegetarian main course where fresh oyster mushrooms, carrots and celery form a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. The Thermomix TM7 chops the vegetables in seconds and stirs the sauce hands-free while you spiralise the courgettes. Fresh rosemary and thyme add deep, rustic flavour to this Italian-inspired family favourite.
About this recipe
Mushroom Bolognese with courgette noodles Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that turns a meat-free quick weeknight dinner into something genuinely satisfying. Fresh oyster mushrooms bring a meaty, umami-rich bite to the tomato sauce, which simmers with carrots, celery, rosemary and thyme until thick and aromatic. Instead of pasta, ribbons of courgette keep the whole meal light and vegetable-forward, making it popular with anyone reducing carbs without giving up Italian comfort food. Searching for recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine makes sense here: the TM7 chops the onions and garlic in seconds, sautés them with olive oil, and then stirs the sauce hands-free while you spiralise the courgettes. A finishing shower of grated pecorino adds a salty, savoury edge that ties the sauce and noodles together. Serve it straight away for family dinner, or batch-cook the Bolognese sauce for easy meal prep during the week.
Preparation tips
- Choose firm, glossy courgettes and spiralise them just before serving so they stay crisp; if they release too much water, pat the ribbons dry with kitchen paper before topping with the hot mushroom sauce.
- Tear the oyster mushrooms by hand rather than chopping them; their irregular pieces mimic minced meat and give the Bolognese a satisfying, chewy texture in every forkful.
- The Bolognese sauce improves after a night in the fridge, so make a double batch and reheat it gently the next day; freeze portions without the courgette noodles for up to a month of easy dinners.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegan by skipping the pecorino and stirring in nutritional yeast or a spoonful of miso paste at the end; the savoury depth keeps the mushroom Bolognese satisfying without any dairy.
- For a heartier autumn version, replace half the oyster mushrooms with chestnut mushrooms and diced pumpkin, and add a splash of red wine to the sauce for a festive Sunday dinner twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Speedy prep - The Thermomix chops onions, garlic and celery in seconds for an even Bolognese base. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Precision steaming - The Varoma of the TM7 steams courgette ribbons until just tender, never watery. [Steaming]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle simmering - Precise heat control lets the TM7 simmer mushrooms and tomatoes without any sticking. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- One-bowl sautéing - The Thermomix browns the oyster mushrooms directly in the mixing bowl for deeper flavour. [Browning]. [Multi-Function]
- Grating in seconds - The TM7 grates pecorino cheese and carrots finely, saving ten minutes of prep. [Grating]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- pecorino cheese
- onions
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- carrots
- celery stalks
- fresh oyster mushrooms
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- fresh rosemary
- fresh thyme