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Lentil Bolognaise

Cultural Context

Originating from the rich culinary traditions of Italy, Bolognese sauce is typically made with meat and served over pasta. Lentil Bolognaise offers a plant-based alternative that celebrates the same hearty flavors and textures. This dish is especially popular among vegetarians and vegans, providing a nutritious and satisfying meal. With its growing popularity, variations can now be found globally, often incorporating different vegetables and spices to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 small onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
4 large cloves garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 fluid ounces red wine
400 grams pre-cooked green lentils
1 veggie stock cube
100 milliliters boiling water
2 teaspoons worcester sauce
cayenne pepper
mixed herbs
1 teaspoon oregano
ground black pepper

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

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1

Chop two small onions.

2

Warm up 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over low to medium heat.

3

Cook the onions until soft and translucent.

4

Add 2 bay leaves to the pan.

5

Add 4 large cloves of chopped garlic and cook for a few minutes.

6

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.

7

Turn up the heat and add 2 fluid ounces of red wine; reduce the wine.

8

Add 400 grams of pre-cooked green lentils that have been rinsed and drained.

9

Crumble in 1 veggie stock cube and stir.

10

Add 100 milliliters of boiling water and stir.

11

Stir in 2 teaspoons of worcester sauce.

12

Add cayenne pepper, mixed herbs, and 1 teaspoon of oregano; stir well.

13

Allow the sauce to reduce to desired consistency and take off the heat.

14

Remove the 2 bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Lentil BologneseVegetarian Bolognese
Local Name: Ragù di lenticchie

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