Lentil Bolognese With Spaghetti

Name: Lentil Bolognese With Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti (or other pasta or choice, gluten-free is fine to use); 1/2 cup red lentils; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 small onion (chopped small); 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped); 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional); 1/4 cup red wine (or use veggie broth and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ); 4 ounces mushrooms (chopped small); 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (or use 1/2 tablespoon fresh); 1 teaspoon dried basil (or use 2 tablespoons fresh); 1/4 teaspoon thyme or rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 18 to 20 ounces low sodium marinara (or pasta sauce or tomato sauce or use 28 oz diced tomatoes); 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on the salt content of the sauce. Use less and add more later to taste); dash black pepper and red pepper flakes; fresh basil and vegan Parmesan (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Hearty lentil bolognese with red lentils and mushrooms is a 30-minute meal that's perfect with spaghetti or other pasta. (soy-free and nut-free with gluten-free option. 22 grams protein and 16 grams fiber per serving)

Updated at: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:22:06 GMT