Name: Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup of brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz of mushrooms, sliced; 1 can of crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp of tomato paste; 1 tsp of dried oregano; 1 tsp of dried basil; 1 tbsp of olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 oz of spaghetti; Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese Recipe

Ileana Lowery Modified: August 28, 2024

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How To Make Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese

A vegetarian twist on classic spaghetti Bolognese packed with protein and flavors.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz of mushrooms, sliced
1 can of crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tsp of dried oregano
1 tsp of dried basil
1 tbsp of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz of spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Add in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
Serve the Bolognese over the spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories : 519kcal
Total Fat : 7g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 327mg
Total Carbohydrates : 95g
Dietary Fiber : 19g
Sugar : 12g
Protein : 27g

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