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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

    Vegan Bolognese Sauce

    Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Updated: Feb 25, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This recipe for Vegan Bolognese Sauce is a meat-free version of the classic Italian pasta sauce. The secret ingredient? Lentils! You can prepare the sauce in advance, then let it cool down and put it in airtight containers. It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Vegan Bolognese Sauce

    This recipe for Vegan Bolognese Sauce is a meat-free version of the classic Italian pasta sauce.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: meat-free bolognese, vegan bolognese sauce
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 cups
    Calories: 114kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion cubed
    • 1 clove garlic crushed
    • 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
    • 1 28 oz / 796 mL can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
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    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
    • Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until softened.
    • Add pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
    • In the saucepan, add lentils, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
    • Stir in oregano and parsley and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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