Modern Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese

About this recipe

This modern spin on vegetarian spaghetti bolognese is packed with nutritious vegetables, lentils, and rich flavors, creating a hearty dish that everyone will love. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar, this recipe promises to deliver a delightful experience even for meat lovers.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti noodles
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, cooking for another 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix in the lentils, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer the sauce on low heat for 20 minutes until thickened.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Serve spaghetti topped with the bolognese sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.