Red lentil bolognese on top of spaghetti noodles on a white plate.

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Medium or large; finely diced
  • 1 Celery Stalk Finely chopped
  • 3 Carrots Large; peeled and chopped
  • 7 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 can Tomato Paste 6 ounces
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 15 ounces
  • 2 cans Italian Tomatoes 14.5-ounce cans; diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Basil Dried, sweet
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • Salt To your taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To your taste
  • 2 cups Red Lentils Rinsed
  • 2 cups Water

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened- about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic, stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, stir for one minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, basil, oregano, and baking soda. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Stir in lentils and water. Simmer, stirring regularly, until lentils have softened- about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve by itself or over pasta.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lentil Bolognese
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
139
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
275
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
640
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
3196
IU
64
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Bolognese Sauce, Carrot, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Lentils, Onion, Oregano, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Paste, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes