Lentil bolognese recipe on Second Nature

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Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or casserole dish, over medium heat. Fry the onion, until lightly coloured.

Step 2

Add the green pepper, courgette, and oregano, and fry until softened.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms and garlic. Allow the mushrooms to cook a little, and add the lentils, tomatoes, half of the basil, and generously season with salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 10-15mins.

Step 5

Prepare the wholewheat pasta as per .

Step 6

Serve the bolognese with the cooked wholewheat pasta. Garnish with the remaining chopped basil leaves and sprinkle with grated cheese (if using).

Step 7

You can use 400ml vegetable stock instead of one of the tins of tomatoes and add 1 tsp of dried chilli flakes for a stronger flavour.