Finbar's Veggie Spag Bol
This hearty spaghetti with lentil bolognese is a satisfying and flavorful vegetarian dish that combines a rich tomato and lentil sauce with perfectly cooked spaghetti. The lentils add a lovely texture and protein-packed element to the classic bolognese sauce, making it a comforting and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve topped with a generous sprinkle of vegetarian parmesan-style cheese for the perfect finishing touch.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 red pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100g red lentils
- 400g can tomatoes
- 600ml vegetable stock
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 350g spaghetti
- freshly grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese , to serve
Instructions
- Roughly chop, then whizz the veggies in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the veggies for about 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, stock, oregano and cinnamon. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Season then simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Serve with the sauce and grated cheese.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 484 calories
- Fat Content: 8 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 90 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 19 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.66 milligram of sodium
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