Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 250g green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 2 cans (800g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300g spaghetti or courgetti to serve

Method

1. 1

   Soften onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil.

2. 2

   Add tomato purée and cook 2 mins.

3. 3

   Add lentils, tomatoes, herbs, and 200ml water.

4. 4

   Simmer 30 mins until lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Season generously.

6. 6

   Serve over spaghetti or courgetti.