Category: Meat Free Monday, Mid Week Meals
Cooking Method: One Pot Dish
Yields:
4 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time:
40 Mins
Total Time:
50 Mins
This lentil & mushroom Bolognese is a hearty vegetarian twist on the classic; packed with earthy mushrooms, protein rich lentils and a bold kick of chilli. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It is the perfect balance of comfort and spice for a meat-free Bolognese!
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- To serve
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the diced onion, celery, carrots, sauté on a low heat until the onions are almost translucent, but not coloured. Now add the mushroom and sauté for a further few minutes.
- Now add the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano and chilli flakes - stir through for a minute.
- Add the wine, simmer until it has reduced by half. Now add the tomatoes and water, mix through and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the lentils to the frying pan of vegetables and simmer for a further 10 minutes, if it becomes to dry add some of the pasta water. Season to taste
- Cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions, drain well and spoon the Bolognese over and serve with parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of parsley. Enjoy!