Lentil Bolognese

By Dinnerfy

Lentil Bolognese is a hearty and comforting Italian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and tomato-based sauce. It is a gluten-free and vegetarian recipe that is perfect for those looking for a delicious and healthy meal. This dish is packed with flavors from dried basil, dried oregano, garlic, and onion. Serve it over spaghetti and top it with Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal.

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🌾 Gluten Free
🥗 Vegetarian
Italian
Vegan
Comfort Food
Hearty
Tomato-based

10 mins

30 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 15g
Fiber - 8g
Carbohydrates - 40g
Fat - 5g
Sodium - 500mg

Ingredients

Total: 16Serves: 4
1 cup Lentils
Notes:

dry

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion
Notes:

diced

1 Carrot
Notes:

diced

1 Celery
Notes:

diced

3 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 can Crushed Tomatoes
1 cup Vegetable Broth
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
8 oz Spaghetti
Parmesan Cheese
Notes:

grated

Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

Cook the lentils according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2 : Sauce

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3 : Sauce

Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4 : Sauce

Add cooked lentils to the sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 5 : Serve

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Serve lentil bolognese over spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.