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Chickpea Pastawith Cauliflower Bolognese

Recipe by Donal Skehan on YouTubeAdded 6 November 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 4
  • 13 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A hearty vegetarian pasta dish that swaps traditional meat Bolognese for cauliflower rice and mushrooms, creating a flavorful, gluten‑free sauce. The combination of tomato puree, fresh rosemary, and a touch of chili gives it a comforting yet vibrant taste, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

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Amounts as Donal Skehan gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Break the cauliflower into small pieces and process in a food processor until it resembles rice grains.

  2. 2

    Transfer the cauliflower rice to a bowl and blend the mushrooms until they have the same consistency.

  3. 3

    Heat a pan over high heat, add a little olive oil, then add chopped onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and chili flakes, and fry for a few more minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook the chickpea pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

  6. 6

    Add the cauliflower rice to the pan with the onions and herbs, then top with the blended mushrooms and mix well.

  7. 7

    Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then stir in tomato puree for rich flavor.

  8. 8

    Drain the pasta, add it to the pan, and mix in grated Parmesan cheese and a splash of pasta cooking water, stirring thoroughly.

  9. 9

    Serve the dish topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or omit the cheese for a fully vegetarian version.

Tips while you cook

Prep cauliflower rice first
Process the cauliflower into rice‑like grains before heating the pan.
Blend mushrooms to match texture
Blend the mushrooms until they have the same consistency as the cauliflower rice before adding them.
Reserve pasta water
Save a splash of pasta cooking water to stir into the sauce for better coating.
Drain pasta before mixing
Drain the cooked pasta before adding it to the pan.

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