Vegetarian lentil bolognese

Name: Vegetarian lentil bolognese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 large onion finely chopped; 2 carrots finely diced; 2 sticks celery finely diced; 2 cloves garlic crushed; ½ tsp (optional) dried chilli flakes; 200g chestnut mushrooms diced; 300g Puy lentils; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 3 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 litre vegetable stock; 300g tagliatelle to serve; to serve Grana Padano or vegetarian alternative

Published: February 5, 2015 at 4:12 PM

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Serves 4

Easy

Total time: 45 mins

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This Puy lentil bolognese is a great vegetarian alternative for when you don't want to use a meat substitute but still want a substantial meal. Plus, it's easy to make and healthy

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Alternatives

Complete the dish

Try this veggie twist on a bolognese, or make our classic spaghetti bolognese recipe, healthy spaghetti bolognese and vegan bolognese.

For more meat-free options, check out our vegetarian carbonara, vegetarian pasta bake, vegetarian meatballs and other vegetarian recipes.

Ingredients

Nutrition

olive oil
1 large onion

finely chopped
2 carrots

finely diced
2 sticks celery

finely diced
2 cloves garlic

crushed
½ tsp (optional) dried chilli flakes
200g chestnut mushrooms

diced
300g Puy lentils
400g tin chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 litre vegetable stock
300g tagliatelle

to serve
to serve Grana Padano or vegetarian alternative

Nutrition: per serving

kcal394

low
fat8.1g
saturates1.1g
carbs49.2g
fibre14.9g
protein23.7g
salt0.9g

Method

step 1

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan and add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and dried chilli (if using). Cook for about 10 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the lentils, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 25-30 mins until the lentils are tender but not mushy and the sauce is thickened. Serve with the tagliatelle and some grated grana padano.

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