"Everything you love about bolognese but vegan! This Lentil Bolognese is hearty and rich, but still wholesome. Just 10 pantry ingredients!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, (diced)
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4 garlic cloves, (minced)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme ((or use more oregano) )
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 (5.3-ounce) (150g) tube of tomato paste*
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1/2 cup (120 mL) dry red wine ((optional)**)
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3 cups (720 mL) vegetable broth
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1 cup (185g) red lentils, soaked (see step #1)
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¼ cup (32g) walnuts (or pecans), crushed finely
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1 (14.5-ounce/410g) can of crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand***
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12-16 ounces (340-454g) long, wide pasta
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1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar*****
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Flat-leaf Italian parsley or fresh basil, (chopped or slivered (optional))