In a large pan sautee the onions, garlic, carrot and celery in the olive oil until soft.
1 large onion, 1 large carrot, 1 stick celery, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cloves garlic
Add the tomato paste and stir until combined.
2 tablespoon tomato paste
Add the lentils, herbs, wine, tin/can of chopped tomatoes, marmite or vegemite plus any other optional extras and simmer for around 20 mins.
400 g chopped tomatoes, 500 g cooked puy or green lentils, 80 ml red wine, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon marmite or vegemite
Serve over spaghetti, or as a filling for a pie or with some mash.
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This recipe freezes well so make double or triple and freeze in portions for the basis of a quick and easy meal.
Optional Extras- Add All or None of these. Create your Bolognese as you like it!
Optional Extras- Add All or None of these. Create your Bolognese as you like it! ▢1 teaspoon chilli powder ▢Handful halved cherry tomatoes ▢A few drops of liquid smoke ▢Fresh herbs to sprinkle on at the end ▢50 g (½ cup) Dried Soya Mince (This creates a more "meaty" Texture. N.B. you will need to add a little extra water if using this) ▢100 g mushrooms (minced and added with the carrots.) ▢100 g chopped bell peppers (added with the carrots. )