Lentil spaghetti bolognese recipe (2024)

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This vegetarian pasta recipe costs next to nothing to make and takes five minutes to prepare!

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 12 Ratings

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Recipe:
Sent in by Suzy

Difficulty: Easy
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Freezable

Preparation

Total time: 45 Mins
Preparation time: 5 Mins
Cooking time: 40 Mins

1 onion, diced
garlic (2x cloves)
150g red lentils, dried
200g mushrooms (optional), sliced
400g spaghetti (100g spaghetti per adult/50g per child)
800g tomatoes (2x tins), chopped
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1 Knorr Zero Salt vegetable stock cube
1 tsp dried oregano
cheese (to serve), grated

Gently fry the onions and garlic in a drop of olive oil for about 5 minutes
Add the mushrooms (if using) and fry for a few minutes before adding the lentils - fry gently until pale
Add the tomatoes, herbs and vegetable stock - stir well and simmer for half an hour
While the lentils are cooking, cook the spaghetti
If the sauce looks too thick, add some boiled water, during the cooking time
Serve with grated cheese or Parmesan (if preferred)

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You will need

Cheese grater - This black one looks and functions sleekly, as it has four non-stick glides for easier grating and cleaning-up. You can get it at Amazon for £8.82.

Pasta spoon - This one from Kithcencraft features a nylon, anti-scratch head. Find it at Amazon for £4.99.

Reviews

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 12 Ratings

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★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Loved this recipe! A refreshing change from the beef version. My fussy 3 yr old loved it too (although i blended it and used it as a pasta sauce for him!)
Reviewed on 27/10/17
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
This is always a big hit in our house. I always add more vegetables to it (grated carrot, parsnip, courgette, sweet corn, cauliflower - whatever is in season and cheap really so it varies). I often make a big batch and eat with spaghetti/pasta one day and then the following day top whatever is left with mashed potatoes and/or sweet potato as a sort of veggie shepherds pie!
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Reviewed on 02/11/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Just a quick question, Can you use Green Lentils if you don't have any Red? Also do you soak them over night before cooking them. Thanks
Reviewed on 04/08/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
This is absolutely delicious and really simple to make. I had reservations cooking it (as we are normally meat eaters) but needed to use up lentils so thought I would try it. This will be now become a fixture in our house! Really filling too!
Reviewed on 02/08/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
REALLY NICE! I'd say it has more flavour and depth than just tomato pasta, plus it's healthier and provides protein and fibre. Well received here.
Reviewed on 26/10/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
This is a firm family fave that is good on the purse too! Was was to make and my four wolf it down (a rare thing!!).
Reviewed on 29/06/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Not a veggie family but try to do meat free Monday's this is a hit! Easy and cheap, kids and hubby all eat it too
Reviewed on 22/06/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Delicious, quick, nutritious and cheap. Even the fussy eater in my house managed a good portion.
Reviewed on 17/05/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Another lovely dairy & egg free recipe. Perfect! :)
Reviewed on 27/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Really quick and easy! I did add 200ml of Arrabiata sauce and it was perfect. Will be making this again.
Reviewed on 24/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
My toddler is a picky eater and loves this. I also add finely chopped celery and finely grated carrot and zucchini, she doesn't detect it. If you want to double the quantities I either; turn half into toddler lentil dahl by adding 3 teaspoons of gram masala spice blend at the end. (its not hot) serve with pitta or rice or turn half into toddler chilli by adding 2 teaspoons of cumin and 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika. this gives a smokey taste, there is no chilli. serve with rice. also half can be turned into shepherds pie by combining with a tin of baked beans and topping with mashed potato and cheese and grilling until browned.
Reviewed on 12/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Simple to make, great for a quick dinner. And it's dairy and egg free so helpful if you have allergies.
Reviewed on 09/02/15