Vegan Bolognese

Name: Vegan Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup chopped red onion; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 carrots (diced); 4 celery sticks (diced); ½ cup mushrooms (diced); 2 tbsp walnuts (crushed); 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt (more to taste); ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper (more to taste); 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 2 cups cooked lentils; 1 cup water or vegetable stock

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

When it comes to true comfort food, Italian cuisine is one of my absolute favorites. This hearty vegan bolognese has a rich, meaty texture thanks to lentils, walnuts, and mushrooms. It has a total cooking time of 30 minutes, and I make it when my kids are craving something warm, filling, and familiar. Much like traditional bolognese, I spoon this over any kind of pasta, and watch even the picky eaters ask for seconds.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:20:18 GMT