By Maddi Rowe
Lentil Bolognese
17 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Ratio is 1:1:1, meaning 1 onion: 1 can of tomatoes: 1 can of lentils. Add one of each to increase serving size. Use 500g of spaghetti/pasta of choice for more than 3 servings.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:46:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories199.1 kcal (10%)
Total Fat8.7 g (12%)
Carbs23.8 g (9%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein7.2 g (14%)
Sodium624.6 mg (31%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Chop, julienne or dice 1 large onion/2 medium onions.
Knife
onionStep 2
Melt butter over med-high heat until melted, in a deep saucepan/pot.
Sauce Pan
Pot
butterStep 3
Add onions and stir occasionally, until the onions turn translucent.
onionStep 4
Once onions are sautéed, add 1 can of chopped tomatoes. Stir while on med-high heat.
chopped tomatoesStep 5
Drain and rinse lentils with cold water in sieve.
Sieve
lentilsStep 6
Add lentils to mix, and stir occasionally to prevent from cooking off too soon.
lentilsStep 7
Using the chopped tomatoes can, fill half with water and add to lentil mix.
Step 8
Stir lentil mix and slightly lower heat, so the lentils and tomatoes start to simmer.
Wooden Spoon
CooktopHeatStep 9
Bring salted water to a rapid boil and add 250g of spaghetti.
PotCooktopHeat
spaghettiStep 10
Add desired amount of spices and herbs to lentil mix while stirring, to ensure lentils are completely simmered in the flavours.
vegetable stock
chilli flakes
salt
pepper
paprika
italian herb mix
garlic powderStep 11
NOTE: don't add too much salt, or it will reduce the lentil mix too quickly (salt naturally cooks off water quickly).
Step 12
Drain pasta in sieve over sink once al-dente (soft, but still has bite).
SieveStep 13
Take lentil mix off heat once it has thickened.
Step 14
Grate and add a handful of cheese to lentil mix, to additionally thicken.
tasty cheeseStep 15
Add spaghetti to lentil mix and mix through, or separate and heap a few spoonfuls of the lentils onto the spaghetti. Cook's choice!
Step 16
Add a generous pinch of cheese, salt, pepper and chilli flakes to finish.
chilli flakessaltpeppertasty cheeseStep 17
Serve with fresh garden salad and garnish with fresh basil.
salad
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