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Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese with lentils and parsley leaves.

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese with Lentils

Angela Milnes
This vegan spaghetti bolognese comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 677 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Yellow or White Onion
  • 1 Package Mushrooms
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1-2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ cup Red Wine
  • 12 oz Can Of Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 12 oz Can Of Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Green Or Brown Lentils not red
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pound Spaghetti or other pasta of choice
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil or other cooking oil

Optional

  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2-3 Grated Carrots

Instructions
 

  • First, boil a pot of water for pasta with a generous pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • To prepare the bolognese, first dice onions and slice mushrooms. Meanwhile, heat a large flat-bottomed pan with some olive oil on medium heat. Add onions (and carrots if desired) to hot pan and saute for 3-5 minutes, until onions are soft and slightly translucent.
  • Next add mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Stir gently every couple of minutes until mushrooms release liquid and shrink to half their original size. Most of the liquid from the mushrooms should have evaporated. If you're using soy sauce, add it. Then add minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Stir and cook for a minute until you can small the garlic.
  • Now add red wine to the hot pan. It should sizzle a little. Cook for another 4-5 minutes so the alcohol can cook off. Then add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and lentils bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir. If too liquidy, let cook with lid off for another 5 minutes. Add pasta to sauce, then place onto plate! Top with vegan parm (or regular parm if desired) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 883mgPotassium: 1418mgFiber: 22gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1212IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 8mg
Keyword lentil bolognese, mushroom bolognese, plant based bolognese, vegan bolognese, vegetarian bolognese
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