Description
A hearty and flavorful meatless bolognese sauce made with lentils and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or over rice.
- This sauce can be frozen for later use.
- Add red wine for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Meatless Bolognese, vegan pasta sauce, lentil bolognese