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Lentil Bolognese

Lunch
Dinner

About this Recipe

Do your future self a solid - double the recipe and freeze half for later! Who doesn't love a meal that's freezer-friendly?

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion (Finely Chopped)
3 Carrots (Finely Chopped)
2 Stalks Celery (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
3/4 Cup Dry Green Lentils
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 (28 Oz) Can Canned Crushed Tomatoes (No Salt Added)
2 1/2 Cups Water
Alternative(s):
2 1/2 Cups Bone Broth (Use For Added Protein If Not Vegan)
Sea Salt (To Taste)
1 (8 Oz) Box Banza Pasta
Alternative(s):
1 Spaghetti Squash

15m

Prep

40m

Cook

4

Servings

About this Recipe

Do your future self a solid - double the recipe and freeze half for later! Who doesn't love a meal that's freezer-friendly?

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion (Finely Chopped)
3 Carrots (Finely Chopped)
2 Stalks Celery (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
3/4 Cup Dry Green Lentils
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 (28 Oz) Can Canned Crushed Tomatoes (No Salt Added)
2 1/2 Cups Water
Alternative(s):
2 1/2 Cups Bone Broth (Use For Added Protein If Not Vegan)
Sea Salt (To Taste)
1 (8 Oz) Box Banza Pasta
Alternative(s):
1 Spaghetti Squash

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until just tender.

Step 2

Add in the garlic, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Add salt to taste. Sauté for one to two minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add in the water(or bone broth), lentils, crushed tomatoes, and maple syrup. Heat until bubbling and then reduce heat to low and gently simmer for approximately 40 minutes.

Step 4

While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta as directed or spaghetti squash. Top either the cooked pasta or spaghetti squash with the sauce and serve.