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Lentil Bolognese

Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried oregano; 10 oz whole wheat pasta; Salt and pepper to taste

A rich, meat-free take on a classic that uses lentils for a deeply satisfying, high-fiber sauce over whole grain pasta.

17 g fiber per serving

Serves 4

55 min total

Method

01
Heat the oil and cook the onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 10 minutes.
02
Add the garlic, oregano, and tomato paste and stir for a minute.
03
Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick.
04
Meanwhile, cook the whole wheat pasta until al dente.
05
Season the sauce, then serve over the pasta.

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