Tomatoey French Lentil Bolognese

by Merchant Gourmet
Star 4.4
    10m prep time
    40m total time
    Easy level
    13 ingredients

This lentil bolognese is a real crowd pleaser. Seasoned with fresh herbs and packed full of protein, this high fibre vegetarian alternative doesn't compromise on flavour.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large lidded casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the **carrot and onion and fry for 3-4 minutes or until starting to soften. Reduce the heat to low, cover and sweat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the veg doesn’t burn.

Step 2

Put a large pan of salted water on to boil.

Step 3

Add the garlic and oregano to the pan with carrot and onion and cook for 2 minutes more, until fragrant. Add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, soy sauce and about 50mls water per person with a big pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the pasta water and set aside.

Step 5

Stir the lentils into the tomato sauce, then reduce the heat to low and leave to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the lentils are heated through.

Step 6

Toss the pasta through the sauce, along with the parsley and a little of the pasta water if needed. Season to taste, then serve.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 1tbsp Soy Sauce 1 x Sainsbury's Light Soy Sauce 150ml
  • 150g Spaghetti 1 x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g
  • 1 x 250g Pouch Merchant Gourmet Tomatoey French Lentils 1 x Merchant Gourmet Tomatoey French Puy & Green Lentils 250g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed or chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Large Garlic
  • Black Pepper, to taste 1 x Santa Maria Extra Fine Selection of Spices Tellicherry Black Pepper
  • 1tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
  • 1tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 1tbsp Tomato Puree 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 1 White Onion, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 400g Tin Chopped Tomatoes 1 x Napolina Chopped Tomatoes 400g
  • 10g Parsley, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g
  • 1 Carrot, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose
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