Vegan Lentil Bolognese
This Vegan Lentil Bolognese Sauce is simple, delicious, and kid friendly. made with everyday ingredients in just one pot so it's a quick no fuss meal on busy nights!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ an onion, diced or shredded or 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup green or brown dry lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta
Instructions
- Heat oil in a sauce pan over medium heat.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add shredded carrot, diced celery, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes to start softening.½ an onion, diced or shredded or 1 teaspoon onion powder , 1 carrot, shredded, 1 celery rib, diced
- Add tomato paste and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute longer.2 large garlic cloves, minced , 1 can tomato paste
- Add tomatoes, seasonings, lentils, and broth or water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer and cover.1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes , 2 teaspoon dried basil , ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme , 1 cup green or brown dry lentils , 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- Continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally or until lentils have softened and cooked through. Add additional broth or water if sauce starts to become too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasonings and salt to your liking.salt and pepper to taste
- While sauce simmers, prepare pasta according to package directions.1 lb pasta
- When sauce is ready toss with pasta and serve with vegan parmesan or a sprinkle with nutritional yeast and bread, if desired.
