Store Cupboard Lentil & Herb Bolognese

Source : Cook The Onions And Garlic Over A Low To Moderate Heat For 5 Minutes Until The Onions Are Translucent And Starting To Soften Add The Carrots And Contin...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : March 16, 2026

Step:

  1. Cook the onions and garlic over a low to moderate heat for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and starting to soften. Add the carrots and continue to cook gently for 10 minutes taking care not to allow the onions to brown.

  2. Add the lentils, tomatoes and water and cook covered for 30-40 minutes until the carrots are tender and the lentils are soft. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Boil the wholemeal spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain the spaghetti and mix with the bolognese to serve.


Ingredients

  1. 2 onions diced (frozen if needed)
  2. 2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tsp lazy garlic)
  3. 2 carrots diced
  4. 100 g dried red lentils
  5. 1 tin tomatoes
  6. 1 tbs tomato puree
  7. 200 ml vegetable stock
  8. 300 g wholemeal spaghetti
  9. 1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
  10. Optional – Fresh parsley to garnish

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