Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese

Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese
  • Author: lindawoolmer

This hearty and flavorful spaghetti with lentil bolognese is a comforting and nutritious meal that is sure to become a family favorite. The rich tomato-based sauce is seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a delicious topping for a bed of tender spaghetti. Packed with protein and fiber from lentils, this dish is both satisfying and wholesome. Enjoy a satisfying and delicious plant-based meal with this easy-to-follow recipe.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • For the sauce
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • olive oil
  • salt, pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • splash of vegetarian worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 large tin lentils
  • Dried or fresh spaghetti
  • parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in frying pan and gently fry chopped onion until softened, add garlic, salt, pepper and oregano for 2-3 mins being careful not to let the garlic burn.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer very gently for 20 mins to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the drained lentils and simmer for a further 5 mins until thoroughly heated through.
  • Meanwhile boil a large saucepan of water add salt and cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions.
  • Drain the spaghetti, arrange on a plate piling a quantity of the sauce on top. Serve parmesan separately to sprinkle on top.

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Yield

Serves 2