Delicious Vegetarian Bolognese

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I've tried making vegetarian Bolognese many times but never really succeeded. This time it turned out really great and it's now one of my family's favorite meals. Lentils are not usually my daughter's favorite food but this Bolognese has been a huge success. Another plus about this recipe: it will be good the first day but even better the second day. So make a big batch and enjoy this Bolognese over a couple of days. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 29 mins

Total: 44 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Delicious Vegetarian Bolognese

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups finely chopped mushrooms

1 cup finely chopped leek

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

coarsely ground black pepper to taste

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

¾ cup creme fraiche

2 carrots

grated

½ cup red lentils

3 tablespoons vegetable broth (such as Knorr® Touch of Taste)

½ teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste)

Bechamel Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms leek salt red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir crushed tomatoes creme fraiche carrots red lentils vegetable broth and sambal oelek into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook stirring occasionally until flavors combine about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Delicious Vegetarian Bolognese

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 368.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.9g 26%

Carbohydrates: 38.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 9.2g 37%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 21.7g 34%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 61.1mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 8114.8IU 162%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 24.2mg 40%

Folate: 53mcg 13%

Calcium: 106.1mg 11%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 54.6mg 20%

Potassium: 1065.2mg 30%

Sodium: 1497.5mg 60%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 195.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.