Vegan Bolognaise

Ingredients:

• 1 x garlic clove

• ¼ brown onion

• 1 x celery stick

• 1 x medium carrot

• 1/5 zucchini

• 1tsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1tsp mixed herbs

• ½ tbsp tomato paste

• 125mL Plain Passata sauce

• ½ can lentils

• 125g uncooked wholemeal pasta

• 1.5tbsp fresh basil
  

Method (serves 1):

1.    Prepare ingredients: - Vegetables = crush the garlic clove, and finely dice the onion, celery, carrot and zucchini.

2.    Lightly coat a medium-sized fry pan with oil. Sautee onions and garlic over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent. Add other diced vegetables and cook down for 2 minutes. Add the drained lentils.

3.    Add mixed herbs, tomato paste and passata. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Season with pepper.

4.    Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a separate pot of boiling water as per the instructions on the packet. Drain once cooked.

5.    Once the Bolognese is cooked, stir through the pasta and garnish with basil. Enjoy!