Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowItalian · dinnerComforting Vegan Lentil BologneseA hearty vegan bolognese sauce made with lentils, vegetables, and red wine, perfect for serving over pasta or spaghetti squash.total55 minprep15 mincook35 minservings4Original recipe on choosingchia.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Comforting Vegan Lentil Bolognese to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servings1 large onion4 garlic cloves2 big carrots2 celery stalks1 portobello mushroom1 red pepper2 tbsp olive oil0.5 tsp salt0.75 cup red wine2 cup cooked lentils, I use french lentils2 cup crushed tomatoes2 bay leaves1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tsp oregano1 tbsp coconut sugar, or brown sugar1 tbsp lemon juicesalt & pepper to taste0.75 cup water1 large handful of fresh parsley, finely choppedpasta, spaghetti squash, rice…etc. for servingStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, mushroom, and pepper to a food processor and chop into small bits.2Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat and add in the chopped vegetables and salt.3Step 3: Brown the vegetables in the pan for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. (Do not skip this step! Browing the vegetables is where all the flavour happens!)4Step 4: Once the vegetables are browned, add in the wine. Cook on medium heat until the wine evaporates.5Step 5: Next, add in the lentils, and crushed tomatoes, and the rest of the ingredients (except the pasta) and mix together until well combined.6Step 6: Lower the heat to low, add in the water and let cook down for another 20 minutes.7Step 7: Remove the bay leaves and slightly pulse the sauce with an emulsion blender.8Step 8: Serve over your favorite spaghetti or pasta.getsaucepan.com/r/94e89a52-ee37-43f6-b0b7-dabb5fda8895 · Original: https://choosingchia.com/comforting-lentil-bolognese/