The Best Vegan Lentil Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: The Best Vegan Lentil Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, finely diced; 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 2 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1/2 medium bell pepper, finely diced; 8 oz white mushrooms, finely chopped; 3/4 cup vegan dry white wine (we used a Sauvignon Blanc); 1 (28 oz.) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, unsalted; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup vegetable broth or water (see notes); 1 (15 oz.) can cooked brown lentils, drained and rinsed; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup fresh basil and/or parsley, finely chopped; Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar (see notes); 1lb. pasta of choice (we used spaghetti); Vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast

Instructions

Prep:2minCook:31min

This Lentil Bolognese Sauce is easily one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's hearty, full of flavor, and high in plant-based protein. All you'll need is one pot and about 30 minutes to put together this incredibly delicious vegan pasta sauce.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:59:11 GMT