Best Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH VEGETARIAN LENTIL BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the lentils with enough water to cover them. Season the water with salt. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, oregano, and salt and black pepper, to taste. Saute until veggies are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Mix in the tomato paste and saute for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste has dissolved. Add the red wine, scraping up any bits sticking to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the whole peeled tomatoes to the pot, crushing the whole tomatoes with your hands as you add them in. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to break down. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooked lentils. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until tender, but still firm, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Strain and toss with the sauce. Serve topped with parmesan cheese. http://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/12/spaghetti-vegetarian-lentil-bolognese.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EatsWellWithOthers+%28Eats+Well+With+Others%29

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in frying pan and gently fry chopped onion until softened, add garlic, salt, pepper and oregano for 2-3 mins being careful not to let the garlic burn.
• Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer very gently for 20 mins to thicken the sauce.
• Add the drained lentils and simmer for a further 5 mins until thoroughly heated through.
• Meanwhile boil a large saucepan of water add salt and cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions.
• Drain the spaghetti, arrange on a plate piling a quantity of the sauce on top. Serve parmesan separately to sprinkle on top.

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-15 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the garlic and onions and saute, stirring, for 3-4 minutes; add the red and green pepper, mushrooms and carrot and saute for a further 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, brown lentils, tamari, parsley and herbs and cook for 5 minutes until well heated.
• Sprinkle a little tamari on the tofu squares and heat the extra 2 teaspoons of oil in a separate (preferably non-stick) pan and lightly saute the tofu squares until they are lightly coloured on each side.
• Drain the spaghetti and distribute it between 6 serving plates.
• Pour the lentil sauce over the spaghetti, scatter the tofu on top and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.
• Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.
• NOTES: Tamari is pure, top quality soy sauce, and is free from chemicals and preservatives. It can be used for flavouring in place of added salt or stock cubes in soups, vegetable dishes, pies, casseroles and dressings. It is available at health food stores and large supermarkets.