Simple Way to Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe South Africa

Lentil Bolognese

It's been a favorite of family and friends for years and is easy but delicious.

Recipe Summary Lentil Bolognese

Delicious vegetarian sauce for pasta, so tasty, and as nice as a meat bolognese. It can also be served with potatoes.

Ingredients | Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe South Africa

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped

½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 carrot, cut into small cubes

½ cup thinly sliced mushrooms

½ cup red wine

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cup vegetable broth

1 (15 ounce) can green lentils, drained

1 teaspoon ground paprika, or more to taste

1 teaspoon dried basil, or more to taste

1 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste

1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, or to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and carrot; cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes.

Pour wine into the pot; simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in lentils, paprika, basil, oregano, dried herbs, and nutmeg; cook until lentils are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Substitute white wine for the red wine if preferred.

You can also use 3 ounces dried green or du Puy lentils for this recipe. Rinse well, put into a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and use in the recipe.

Info | Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe South Africa

prep: 20 mins cook: 32 mins total: 52 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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