Recipe: Lentil BologneseDescription: A hearty vegan lentil bolognese sauce served over pasta, rich in flavor and protein.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 piece onion, 2 clove garlic, 1 can canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup black lentils, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 300 g pasta, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of cooked black lentils. Add 1 teaspoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Meanwhile, cook 300 grams of pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and toss it with the lentil bolognese sauce until evenly coated. Serve topped with fresh basil and grated cheese if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Italian, vegan, pasta, heartyThis Lentil Bolognese recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Italian
vegan
pasta
hearty

Lentil Bolognese

A hearty vegan lentil bolognese sauce served over pasta, rich in flavor and protein.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Lentil Bolognese - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1onion

diced

2 clovesgarlic

minced

1 cancanned diced tomatoes
1 cupblack lentils

cooked

1 teaspoonbasil
1 teaspoonoregano
0.7 poundspasta
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Optional
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

2

Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of cooked black lentils. Add 1 teaspoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.

4

Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

5

Meanwhile, cook 300 grams of pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.

6

Drain the pasta and toss it with the lentil bolognese sauce until evenly coated.

7

Serve topped with fresh basil and grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
316
Calories
8.5g
Fat
48.2g
Carbs
14.3g
Protein
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