Green Lentil Bolognese

5 from 2 votes

This green lentil bolognese is easy to make, has great flavor, and is comforting. It’s a delicious, vegan, and is a healthy meal for the whole family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Entrees, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 367.91kcal

Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot minced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup green lentils rinsed
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried basil
1 pinch salt and pepper plus more to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
1, 25 oz jar of marinara
1, 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cup vegetable broth or sub chicken broth if not vegan
9 oz tagliatelle cooked
fresh basil to serve, optional
parmesan cheese to serve, optional

Instructions

Sauté the veggies and lentils. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and add the shallot and garlic. Cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
Add the seasoning and lentils and give it a quick stir in the pan.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 shallot, 4 garlic cloves, 1 cup green lentils, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1 pinch salt and pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Make the bolognese sauce. Add broth, marinara sauce, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes to the same saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce to low heat.
Continue simmering until the liquid has reduced in half and the lentils are tender about 25-30 minutes.
1, 25 oz jar of marinara, 1, 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 2 cup vegetable broth
Cook the noodles. Cook the pasta in a large pot with salted water. Cook according to the package instructions.
9 oz tagliatelle
Serve and enjoy. Add noodles to a plate and a few spoonfuls of lentil bolognese sauce on top. Top it with fresh basil and vegan parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
fresh basil, parmesan cheese

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Leftover bolognese can be reheated in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat until hot. Or, heat in a microwave-safe bowl.

You can freeze the bolognese sauce without the noodles. We like to freeze the sauce in Souper Cubes or a freezer-safe container for up to 1-2 months. When ready to use the sauce, thaw it completely in the fridge before reheating, or add it to a saucepan with 1/4 cup vegetable broth.

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