Sunday 29 March 2015

Lentil Bolognese



Everyone seems to be watching TV cookery shows but then saying they don't have the time to cook. Well here is something that won't take up your evening when you get in from work, its another easy recipe for you to make. We all love a good bolognese and this one is so simple to make. This tasty vegetarian version of the Italian classic spaghetti bolognese is lentil based and you can do the whole thing in less than half an hour.


Ingredients

  • 200g (7oz) red split lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 4 carrots (200g approx)
  • 4 sticks of celery
  • 400g of chopped tomatoes
  • 400ml veg stock
  • 1tsp mixed dried herbs
  • 400g Dried whole-wheat spaghetti

 

Method

    1. Rinse the lentils, finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Dice the carrots and celery
    2. Heat a little oil in a large pan, gently fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery for around 4-5 mins
    3. Add the lentils, tomatoes and herbs along with the vegetable stock
    4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are cooked.
    5. Cook the spaghetti and serve with the bolognese sauce

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