Italian · dinner
The Best Vegan Lentil Bolognese Sauce A hearty and flavorful vegan bolognese sauce made with lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables, simmered in a rich tomato and wine sauce, perfect for serving over pasta.
total 33 min
prep 2 min
cook 31 min
servings 4 Original recipe on sweetsimplevegan.com
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Back to 4 servings 0.5 medium onion, finely diced 5 clove garlic, finely minced 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, adjust to taste 1 medium carrot, finely diced 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 0.5 medium bell pepper, finely diced 8 oz white mushrooms, finely chopped 0.75 cup vegan dry white wine, we used a Sauvignon Blanc 1 can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, 28 oz., unsalted 2 bay leaves 1 cup vegetable broth or water, see notes 1 can cooked brown lentils, 15 oz., drained and rinsed Salt and pepper, to taste 0.333 cup fresh basil and/or parsley, finely chopped Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, see notes 1 lb pasta of choice, we used spaghetti Vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
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1 Step 1: In a medium pot or pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth. Once warmed, add the onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and translucent. Add more vegetable broth or water, 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent burning.2 Step 2: Add the carrots, celery, and bell pepper, and cook for 3 minutes more, or until cooked through and softened. Add more vegetable broth or water, 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent burning.3 Step 3: Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until softened and no liquid remains, about 5 minutes.4 Step 4: Pour in the vegan white wine and mix through. Continue to cook until all of the liquid cooks off, about 5 minutes.5 Step 5: Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, and remaining broth or water, and mix until uniform. Simmer for 10 minutes, mixing often. Mix in the lentils and cook for 5 more minutes so that all of the flavors marry together.6 Step 6: Remove the pot from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs as desired.7 Step 7: Serve as desired, preferably on top of spaghetti with vegan parmesan cheese.getsaucepan.com/r/7cc43b98-9842-401f-8839-294234a87c44 · Original: https://sweetsimplevegan.com/one-pot-lentil-mushroom-bolognese-sauce/
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