Lentil Bolognese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Bolognese
Description
This Lentil Bolognese begins by gently cooking onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil until softened, which builds a flavorful vegetable base. Minced garlic is added briefly to enhance aroma. Tomato paste and sauce, along with canned diced Italian-style tomatoes, are stirred in with dried basil, oregano, and a small amount of baking soda to balance acidity. Red lentils and water are incorporated, and the mixture simmers until the lentils soften and thicken the sauce.
The sauce has a rich, hearty texture with the lentils providing body and protein without meat. The combination of vegetables and tomato creates a balanced flavor profile that is both robust and comforting, making it suitable for pairing with pasta or as a versatile sauce for other dishes.
Lentil Bolognese serves well as a vegetarian pasta sauce or a filling component for dishes like lasagna. The slow simmering ensures that the flavors meld together and the lentils contribute a satisfying texture that mimics the heartiness of a traditional Bolognese.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 celery finely chopped, rib
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounce tomato paste canned
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 2-14.5 ounce diced tomatoes canned, Italian style
- 2 tablespoons dried sweet basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups red lentils rinsed and picked over
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion, celery, and carrot.
- Cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste, and cook, stirring it in, for 1 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, basil, oregano, baking soda, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in lentils and water.
- Simmer, stirring regularly, until lentils have softened, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- Nutritional values are estimated; the recipe is not nutritionally certified.
- This recipe corresponds to one Weight Watchers Freestyle Point per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 782mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3545IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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