Lentil Bolognese is a hearty and comforting vegan & plant-based dinner recipe. This is made with Brown lentils and Spaghetti.
This is a delicious dinner recipe where Gluten-Free Spaghetti is topped with a comforting and delicious Lentil Bolognese sauce.
Also, this is made with pantry staples and gets ready in just 40 minutes. This Healthy Vegan Lentil Bolognese makes for a perfect dinner which even the kids would enjoy!
Hey friends, So this #veganuary thing is working wonderfully for me. It helped me feel so good about myself and also, I am discovering and making so many amazing recipes every day.Have you tried my Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in Crockpot or Vegan Lentil Loaf {Vegan Meatloaf} or Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe {Vegan} or Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti - Vegan - Plant Based Dinner or Traditional Brown Lentil Soup Recipe or Baked Lentil Empanadas
This Lentil Bolognese is what I made for dinner last night and it was such a huge hit in the family. This is probably the first time that a vegan recipe is so popular in my home. Even my kids loved it. It's so easy to make and gets prepared in no time.
Also, the Lentil Bolognese sauce is so hearty and comforting. Also, it's so so so healthy. Makes for a very healthy dinner for the family.
About the Lentil
I have used Brown Lentil for this recipe. Brown Lentil is considered to be extremely healthy and is the best choice for this Bolognese sauce. It's got amazing flavors which are just so good. However, you can swap this with Green Lentil or Black Lentil, because these two are equally healthy and works wonderfully with this recipe. Have you tried my Brown Lentil Soup?
However, if you are using Red Lentils or Yellow Lentils, then cook those for less time. Red Lentil cooks very quickly and also it digests easier. However, you end up with a sauce that is mushy. If you like a Mushy Bolognese sauce, you can use Red Lentil for this recipe.
Ingredients used to make Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti
- Brown Lentil - Washed and drained
- Gluten-Free Spaghetti
- Olive Oil
- Onions, Carrots, Scallions, Garlic, Canned Tomatoes
- Spices - Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Ground Black Pepper, Salt.
- Basil Leaves (for garnish)
How to make Lentil Bolognese
- First, cook the Spaghetti with some salt and water until al dente or as per package instructions. Drain the water and keep it aside.
- Second, heat some olive oil in a pan. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion, garlic, scallions, and carrots. Toss over medium-low heat until the carrots tenderize for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the spices - Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Ground Black Pepper, Salt. Toss to combine and cook over medium-low flame for 2-3 minutes to get rid of the raw smell of the spices.
- Add the canned tomatoes and the lentil. Stir until combined.
- Finally, add some water and cover cook it for 20 minutes.
- And then just serve the spaghetti and the lentil bolognese sauce over it. Top with some freshly chopped basil leaves and enjoy!
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Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz Spaghetti or any other pasta you like
- ½ cup Brown Lentil 120gm (washed, rinsed & drained)
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 medium sized Onion finely chopped
- 1 medium sized Carrot finely chopped
- 2-3 stalks Scallions finely chopped (or use Celery)
- 9-10 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust as your taste
- 1 can Tomato and juices
- 1 cup Water
- Freshly chopped Basil Leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the spaghetti as per package instructions or cook them in a pot of boiling water with some salt until al dente. Drain the water and keep it aside.
- In a 6-quart Pot, add some Olive oil. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped onions, chopped carrots, chopped scallions, and minced garlic. Stir briefly and allow the veggies to tenderize over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Now, add the spices - Garlic powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Ground Black Pepper, and salt. Toss to combine and cook the spices for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell goes away. Now, add the canned tomatoes and the lentil. Stir until combined.
- Add some water and cover cook the Lentil bolognese sauce for 20-30 minutes. Stir in between.
- Serve the Lentil Bolognese sauce over a bed of cooked Spaghetti with some freshly chopped basil on top. Enjoy!
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