lentil bolognaise recipe

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Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

It costs next to nothing and takes five minutes to prepare.​

(serves 4-6)

• one large onion
• two cloves garlic
• 150g dried red lentils
• mushrooms - as many as you want
• bouillon powder i use a stock cube.
• brown or white spaghetti
• cans tomatoes x 2
• cheese and basil (optional)

Gently fry the onions and garlic in a drop of olive oil. Add the lentils and fry gently until pale.

Add two cans of tomatoes. Pop in a teaspoon or two of bouillon.Stir well and simmer for half an hour.
If the sauce looks too thick, add some boiled water, during the cooking time.​

Serving suggestion

• Serve with spaghetti or jacket potatoes.
• Sprinkle with some chopped fresh basil or a handful of grated cheese or Parmesan HEX A (if preferred).