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red lentil bolognese vegan

Vegan Red Lentil Bolognese

A simple, hearty family dinner that is delicious, healthy and cheap!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Dried Italian herbs or oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 cup dried red lentils
  • 3 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tsp red wine balsamic vinegar
  • salt, pepper
  • 500 gr pasta of your choice
  • nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan to top

Instructions
 

  • In a pot over medium heat, add the diced onion, minced garlic, dried herbs and about 2 tbsp of water (or use olive oil). Cook until the onion and garlic softens.
  • Rinse the dried lentils and add them to the pot along with the water or vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine balsamic vinegar. Stir to mix well. Season with salt and pepper (add more salt if using only water). Bring the sauce to a gentle boil then lower the heat and leave to simmer covered for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stirring often to avoid the lentils to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
  • To assemble, in each bowl of pasta top with the red lentil bolognese sauce as well as extra herbs and either vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.