Lentil Bolognese is rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. Lentils simmer slowly with tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs, creating a sauce that’s robust and familiar perfect over pasta, tucked into lasagna, or spooned onto grains.
This is Let’s Veg comfort cooking with a plant-forward heart.
Lentil Bolognese Sauce
Lentil Bolognese sauce made hearty and comforting with lentils and tomatoes. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for plant-forward pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Frying Pan
Small Stew Pot
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 6-8 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add vegetable broth or water to loosen the sauce.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Use green or brown lentils for best texture
Add a splash of red wine for deeper flavor
Tastes even better the next day