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Mushroom Lentil Bolognese on Spaghetti

Mushroom Lentil Bolognese

Sandy
This hearty Mushroom Lentil Bolognese is a delicious vegan and vegetarian meal. It is perfect on spaghetti, other pasta, inside burritos, on tostado shells, even sloppy joe buns... you name it, you will love it.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ Cup chopped onion
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Cup mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ cup dry red wine optional
  • 1 Cup lentils
  • 1 Cup tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • parmesan cheese fresh grated, if possible

Instant Pot Lentils

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Quick Tomato Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 whole carrot, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, around 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden.
  • Pour in dry red wine to deglaze the pan.
  • Add lentils, tomato sauce and spices and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with fresh grated parmesan cheese, if desired

Instant Pot Lentils

  • Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. 
  • Close the lid and the vent and set on high pressure for 10 minutes
  • Naturally release steam. Open the lid and stir.

Quick Tomato Sauce

  • Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Add the carrot and pepper and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring.
  • Pour in water, season with sugar and spices then, bring to a simmer. 
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • Spoon over cooked spaghetti and garnish with minced parsley, if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh grated parmesan, if desired
Keyword Bolognese, Lentils, Mushroom, Mushroom Lentil Bolognese, Spagetti Western Recipe, Spaghetti Sauce