Easy Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) wholewheat spaghetti
• 1½ cups cooked green or brown lentils
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp tomato purée/paste
• Salt and black pepper
• Parmesan, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Add onion and carrot and cook for 4–5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and tomato purée.

5. 5

   Stir in chopped tomatoes, lentils and herbs.

6. 6

   Simmer for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve over wholewheat spaghetti.

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