Lentil Bolognese Sauce
A sauce is usually mixed with beef or pork but this easy-to-follow recipe of Lentil Bolognese Sauce will surely bring a hearty twist to the common bolognese sauce we all know. This healthy comfort food will make veggie-lovers excited, and you can make this in just 45 minutes. Try this nutritious version of the usual meat-based sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 celery sticks thinly sliced
- 2 carrots grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2/3 cup red lentils
- 1 can 14oz chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian Spices
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Grab a large saucepan, pour in the olive oil and heat it up. Add the celery, onion, carrots and garlic and cooked for about five minutes until they become tender.
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Put the remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to adjust the taste.
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Wait for it to boil. Once it boils, bring down the heat and simmer for twenty minutes until the sauce thickens and the lentils become soft.
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Pour over hot pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
