Lentil Bolognese
This rich and hearty Lentil Bolognese is easy to make in less than 1 hour. With layers of savory flavors and meaty, tender lentils in every bite, it’s perfect served over pasta for quick, budget-friendly, and filling weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- .75 lb. favorite pasta regular or gluten free
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup white mushrooms diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 14 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 24 oz. favorite pasta sauce
- 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown) rinsed
- 3 cups water or more (see notes)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta on the stove according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until they're soft. Add the garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, lentils, and water and stir to combine. Place a lid on the skillet, heat the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 18-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and check the texture of the lentils; if they're not tender and chewy, simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes or until they're soft, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed.
- Serve the lentil bolognese over cooked pasta, sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes (& vegan or regular parmesan cheese) and enjoy!
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Notes
*If the lentils still aren't cooked after 20-25 minutes and/or have absorbed all of the liquid, stir in an additional 1 cup water and cook for 10-20 more minutes. The amount of water you need largely depends on the size of the skillet you're using.
*I recommend a large skillet, as the lentils will cook faster and more easily.
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
