Pasta with Lentil Bolognese
Bolognese sauce traditionally contains meat, but this lentil version is a delicious vegetarian alternative.
This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 250 gram Pasta
- 200 gram Lentils
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrot
- 2 stalk Celery
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add lentils, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in cooked pasta and fresh basil leaves. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.