190min 4 ppl
Lentil Bolognese
70 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
70 min · 11 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
510 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 70g
Fats 14g
About this dish
Puy lentils and walnuts slow-cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce — a plant-based bolognese with real depth, texture and staying power.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Tree Nuts
Diet Info
Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- onionfinely diced1 large
- carrotsfinely diced2
- celery sticksfinely diced2
- garlic clovesminced4
- fresh basil to serve
Tins & Jars
- tomato purée2 tbsp
- tinned chopped tomatoes400 g
- vegetable stock500 ml
Dried Goods
- spaghetti320 g
- puy lentilsrinsed200 g
- walnutsroughly chopped80 g
- nutritional yeast to serve
Spices & Seasonings
- dried oregano1 tsp
- bay leaf1
- salt and black pepper to taste
Oils & Condiments
- olive oil2 tbsp
- dry red wine150 ml
- balsamic vinegar1 tsp
Utensils
- large heavy-based saucepan
- large pot
- colander
- chopping board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring jug
Method
1
Finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and roughly chop the walnuts. Rinse the puy lentils.
Approx. 10 minutes
2
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden.
Approx. 10 minutes
4
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Approx. 1 minutes
5
Stir in the tomato purée and cook to deepen its flavour.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Pour in the red wine and cook until mostly evaporated.
Approx. 3 minutes
7
Add the tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, lentils, walnuts, oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick and rich.
Approx. 35 minutes
9
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and adjust seasoning.
Approx. 1 minutes
10
Cook the spaghetti in heavily salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 100ml pasta water before draining.
Approx. 9 minutes
11
Toss the spaghetti with the bolognese, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Serve topped with fresh basil and nutritional yeast.
Approx. 2 minutes
