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Kohlrabi Spaghetti and Kale-Mushroom Bolognese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • 1 carrot peeled, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fabulous red wine Cabernet works perfectly
  • 1/2 pound 80 percent lean ground beef
  • 1 14.5 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped kale leaves
  • 2 medium kohlrabis Blade C, noodles trimmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 basil leaves sliced thinly (for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the celery and carrot and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic cook for 5 minutes more, or until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the tomato paste, and stir to coat all the vegetables. Saute for an additional 5 minutes to deepen and develop the flavor. Add the meat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up any large pieces, and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the red wine and deglaze the pan. Cook until all the alcohol has evaporated and the brown bits have released from the bottom of the pan, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and the sea salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Five minutes before the sauce is ready, add the kale to the sauce and then also place a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Once heated, add in the kohlrabi noodles, season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes for al dente or longer for your preference. Note that you may need to cook the kohlrabi noodles in batches (or use a wok for extra room.)
  • Divide the kohlrabi noodles into bowls and top with the finished sauce and garnish with basil.