How To Make Vegetarian Bolognese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
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Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the flavors have melded together.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
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Serve the vegetarian Bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 278kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 327mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 12g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 14g
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