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4 April, 2023

Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for a meat-free recipe, this Veggie Spag Bowl, with vegetables and filling lentils, is perfect for the whole family. Serve with Parmesan if you don’t mind the calories! 

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 35 minutes 

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion – diced

3 garlic cloves – crushed

1 medium carrot – finely diced or grated

1 small courgette – finely diced or grated

3 tbsp tomato puree

400 g dried lentils

100 g mushrooms – sliced

1 vegetable stock pot or cube

500 g passata in a glass jar

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp dried basil

400 g tomatoes – chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

240 g wholemeal spaghetti

Instructions:  

  • Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat (where possible, avoid non-stick cookware).
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrot and courgette and cook for 3-5 minutes until starting to soften.
  • Add the tomato puree and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add all the other ingredients, stir, and simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced slightly and the vegetables are soft.
  • While the Bolognese is cooking, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  • Serve as soon as the pasta is cooked.

Tips

Why not try batch cooking? Cool within 2 hours of cooking, then divide the Bolognese sauce into individual servings (minus the spaghetti accompaniment) and freeze immediately. Then defrost when you fancy this tasty meal again.

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