# Vegan Pasta Sauces Trade Joe's Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce Features Pea Protein By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bolognese-style-pasta-sauce References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/070839) Vegan pasta is about to get an upgrade with the debut of [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-italian-bolognese-ravioli) Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce. Bolognese is a classic pasta sauce that's generally made with braised beef, veal, or pork. But now, vegans can enjoy this [savory sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-simmer-sauces) too thanks to Trader Joe's Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce. As the brand explains, its new pasta sauce "evokes all the savory splendor of a perfectly seasoned bolognese, but does so with tender crumbles made of pea protein, resulting in a sauce with [as much protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta-sauce) as its meat-based cousins." In addition to the pea protein, you'll also find tomatoes imported from Italy with lightly herbaceous and peppery notes. And like other Trader Joe's sauces, preparation couldn't be easier – just warm it on the stovetop and you're good to go. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pea Protein-based Food Products:** There is a growing trend for pea protein-based food products, which presents an opportunity for food manufacturers to create innovative vegan-friendly alternatives to classic dishes like bolognese sauce. - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** A trend towards plant-based meat alternatives will drive innovation and growth in the vegan food industry. - **Convenient and Easy-to-prepare Vegan Foods:** As consumers continue to seek convenient, healthy food options, there is a clear opportunity for food companies to create more easy-to-prepare vegan foods like Trader Joe's Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can innovate by creating more pea protein-based food products, or by incorporating plant-based meat alternatives into their products. - **Vegan Food Industry:** The trend towards vegan and plant-based foods is driving growth in the plant-based food industry, and presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and unique products like bolognese pasta sauce made with pea protein. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The trend towards convenient, easy-to-prepare foods presents opportunities for companies to create more vegan-friendly options like Trader Joe's Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Mushroom Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-italian-bolognese-ravioli.md) - [Vegan Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-spinach-cashew-ravioli.md) - [Plant-Powered Bolognese Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-bolognese.md) - [Vegan Ground Meat Mixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-ground.md) - [Artichoke-Based Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-artichoke-pasta-sauce.md) - [Protein-Packed Meatless Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-meatballs1.md) - [Smoky Vegan Pepperoni Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vegan-pepperoni.md) - [Plant-Based Korean Bulgogi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-beefless-bulgogi.md) - [Extra-Thick Tomato Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thick-bold-spicy-red-sauce.md)