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Lentil Bolognese
This budget friendly recipe takes just 20 minutes, and is very kid friendly. It also makes a great recipe for if you're just starting out as a vegan.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
1
tspn
Vegan Beef Stock
or vegetable stock
1
cup
Water
2
tins
Brown Lentils
drained and rinsed
1
medium
carrot
grated
1
medium
zucchini
grated
700
ml
Passatta
or tomato pasta sauce
1-2
tbs
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
to taste
1
tbs
Italian Herbs
optional
500g
Pasta
to serve
2
tbs
Vegan Parmesan
to serve
Instructions
Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
While Pasta is cooking, place water and stock in a pan on medium heat. Stir until stock has dissolved.
Add lentils to stock. Cook, stirring frequently, until stock has disappeared.
Add grated veggies. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
Add passatta and stir through. Allow to cook for approximately 10 minutes (or longer) stirring occasionally.
Add Worcestershire sauce and Italian Herbs to taste. You may require more if using passata without added flavours.
Serve over cooked pasta with vegan Parmesan sprinkled over.