Lentil Bolognese Recipe
This is one of my absolute favorite dishes. Hearty, rich in flavor and a real crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves smashed and chopped
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 15 ounce can of lentils drained and rinsed
- ½ cup red wine
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and papper
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sautee onion, garlic, carrots and celery in oil until transulcent.
- Add tomato paste and mix with the sauteed vegetables.
- Add wine and stir until you see some slight bubbling.
- Add vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, spices, herbs and lentils.
- Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Top with fresh basil. Serve along side or on top of pasta, rice or potatoes.
- Serve with crusty bread if desired.