Lentil Bolognese

Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp. freshly chopped oregano; 480 mL water; 2 (400g) can chopped tomatoes; 200 g green lentils, rinsed and drained; 5 g packed basil leaves, torn; salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Pinch crushed chilli flakes; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; Cooked spaghetti or linguine, for serving; Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)