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Vegan Pantry Recipes: Smoky Lentil Bolognese

This lentil bolognese recipe is unlike any you’ve had before. Flavoured with loads of garlic, herbs and smoked paprika, this sauce is easy to make with cheap ingredients (as always!) and comes together in just 15 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Total Price: $2.39
Price per Serving: $0.60
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 389kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion diced - $0.15
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced - $0.32
  • 2 cups (480 ml) tomato sauce - $0.90
  • 2 cups (340 grams) cooked lentils, canned or cooked from dry - $0.68
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika - $0.15
  • 2 teaspoons oregano - $0.10
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar - $0.04
  • ½ teaspoon salt - $0.02
  • A few grinds of pepper - $0.03
  • Pasta of choice

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the onion, garlic, and a splash of water (you can use oil if you prefer). Sautee until soft then add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few more minutes to heat the lentils through.
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Serve pasta with the lentil bolognese sauce on top.
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Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 1363mg | Fiber: 32g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 9mg
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