Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2 medium strips or sticks carrotsNutrition
• 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils (fat not added in cooking)Nutrition
• 1 tsp leaves oreganoNutrition
• 15 leaves basilNutrition
• 2 tbsps olive oilNutrition
• 2 stalks large celeryNutrition
• 2 cloves garlicNutrition
• 2 cups pieces or slices mushroomsNutrition
• 1 medium onionNutrition
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)Nutrition

Directions

1. 1Finely dice the onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Finely slice the mushrooms.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or casserole dish, over medium heat. Fry the onion until lightly coloured.
3. 3Add the celery, carrot, and oregano, and fry until they soften and turn translucent.
4. 4Add the mushrooms and garlic. Allow the mushrooms to cook a little, and add the lentils, tomatoes, and half of the basil. Bring it to a boil.
5. 5Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Season to taste.
6. 6Serve the bolognese with the cooked wholemeal pasta. Garnish with the remaining chopped basil leaves and sprinkle with cheese of your choice.

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