Lentil Bolognese Sauce

"A versatile Sauce,can be used as the basis of a Vegetarian pie, Moussaka or for Pasta.Its also Delicious cold served with Pita Breads and Salad."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 -3 carrots, washed and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, washed and finely chopped (with leaves)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed to remove any grit and drained
  • 200 ml white wine
  • 200 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 (70 g) can tomato paste
  • freshly grated nutmeg, , fresh oregano,salt and freshly ground black pepper
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directions

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the chopped vegetables until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and stir for a few minutes until they have absorbed the flavours of the vegetables and oil.
  • Add the wine and allow to boil for a few seconds until the wine has slightly reduced.
  • Then add the stock, the tomato paste and the seasonings.
  • Cook for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are soft but not mushy.
  • Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve with spaghetti or tagliatelle.

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