How To Make Lentil Bolognese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta, for serving
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Serve the lentil bolognese over cooked spaghetti, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 310kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 517mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 18g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 18g
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