Lentil Bolognese.

A really useful sauce to serve with pasta, such as lasagne or spaghetti. Can also be served as a sauce with vegetables. Cooking time varies depending on how it is served.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  carrots, coarsely grated
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 45  ml olive oil
• 115  g red lentils
• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 30  ml tomato puree
• 450  ml  vegetable stock
• 15  ml fresh marjoram, chopped
•  salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan gently fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery in the olive oil until they are soft.
2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato puree, stock, marjoram and seasoning.
3. Bring the mixture to the boil then partly cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes until thick and soft.
4. Use the Bolognese as required.