Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese Sauce (Vegan)
Yields 6-8
Prep Time : 15 min
Cook Time : 55 min
Total Time : 1 hr, 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry red lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 leek, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (5.5 fl. oz) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 3 sprigs fresh oregano
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in large frying/saute pan. Add the onions and leeks and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in carrots and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in red wine, stirring to get brown bits off bottom of pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and more salt and pepper. Lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Remove from herbs and serve over your favourite pasta!
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