20 Minute Lentil Bolognese Sauce Food

20 MINUTE LENTIL BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the oil to a large skillet or pot and warm on medium heat. When the oil starts to simmer add the onions and 1/4 tsp salt and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and celery to the onions and sauté another few minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and pesto to the pan and cook another 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, water, lentils and soy sauce mixing everything together well. Adjust the temperature to maintain a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce will reduce down and thicken.
• Taste and season with more salt or sugar if needed.
• Serve over your choice of pasta or vegetable noodles and enjoy.

LENTIL BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• 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.

20-MINUTE BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, tomatoes and butter, if using. Bring to a boil. Season with the salt and pepper. Stir in the basil leaves. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss well to coat. Divide among deep bowls to serve.

BLACK LENTIL BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add the carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs, and chili flakes. Lower the heat to medium and sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Stir in the tomato paste, and cook for 1-2 minutes, browning a little bit to deepen the flavor.
• Deglaze the pan with stock or wine. Once most of the liquid has cooked off and the tomatoes and let cook for 5 minutes.
• Puree the cooked veggies in a blender or with an immersion blender and add them back to the pot.
• Add in the lentils, stock, and walnuts.
• Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• Continue cooking until lentils are tender, stir in balsamic vinegar.
• Serve over pasta or polenta and top with fresh herbs.