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Vegan Lentil Bolognese
A rich, budget-friendly pasta sauce using lentils, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
Reviewed for practical home cooking
This recipe is written for everyday kitchens with clear timing, visible ingredients, flexible serving ideas, and nutrition context for comparison. Check labels and allergens before cooking.
Why this meal fits you
It is hearty, familiar, and ideal when you want vegan comfort food that still has substance.
Nutrition angle
Lentils provide plant protein and fibre, while tomatoes and herbs add flavour without dairy or meat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- Pasta
- Fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Cook onion, carrot, and garlic until soft.
- 2Add tomato paste and oregano.
- 3Stir in lentils and chopped tomatoes.
- 4Simmer with water until lentils are tender.
- 5Cook pasta separately.
- 6Serve sauce over pasta with basil.
Cooking notes and swaps
Use this recipe as a dependable base rather than a rigid rule. If you are short on time, prep vegetables while the main protein cooks. If you need a lighter plate, increase vegetables and reduce rich sauces slightly. If you want a heartier dinner, add rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, or another familiar side that fits the flavour.
Taste before serving and adjust salt, acid, herbs, or heat at the end. For leftovers, cool quickly, refrigerate in a sealed container, and reheat until piping hot where appropriate.