6 servings

Lentil Bolognese

Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 black pepper; 150 grams tomato paste; 0.5 cup dry red wine; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup red lentils; 0.25 cup walnuts; 410 grams crushed tomatoes; 12 ounces pasta; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 parsley or basil

Prep 10 min

Cook 45 min

6 servings

448 kcal

6 servings

Source: rainbowplantlife.com

This 10-ingredient Lentil Bolognese is what comfort food dreams are made of. The meaty, umami, and flavor-rich sauce simmers together wholesome, pantry-staple ingredients in one pot in less than 1 hour. An easy, yet gourmet Italian-inspired sauce for pasta night!

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olive oil1.5 tablespoons
onion(diced)1 large
garlic cloves(minced)4
dried oregano1 teaspoon
dried thyme(or use more oregano)1 teaspoon
kosher salt(plus more to taste)1.5 teaspoons
black pepper(to taste)1
tomato paste((5.3-ounce) tube)150 grams
dry red wine(optional)0.5 cup
vegetable broth3 cups
red lentils(soaked)1 cup
walnuts(crushed finely)0.25 cup
crushed tomatoes((14.5-ounce can) or whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand)410 grams
pasta((340 grams) long, wide pasta such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine)12 ounces
balsamic vinegar(high-quality)1 tablespoon
parsley or basil(chopped or slivered (optional))1