Lentil bolognese

Name: Lentil bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 portions

A rich meat-free sauce of brown lentils, mushrooms and tomato for whole-wheat pasta. Doubles easily for the freezer.

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For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Cook the onion, carrot and mushrooms in a little oil for 10 minutes until reduced.
Step 2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, oregano and 500 ml water.
Step 3. Simmer for 30–35 minutes until the lentils are soft and the sauce is thick.
Step 4. Cook the pasta, drain and serve with the sauce.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs to the safe internal temperatures published by the Government of Canada.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and keep the fridge at 4°C or below.
Wash hands, boards and utensils between raw and ready-to-eat foods.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

A daily folic acid supplement is widely recommended before conception and through early pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. Folate-rich foods do not replace the supplement. Ask your doctor which dose applies to you and follow your national health authority's guidance.
Vitamin D and iron requirements vary with diet, sunlight exposure and health conditions. Ask your doctor whether you need a supplement and follow your national health authority's guidance.
There is no known safe level of alcohol in pregnancy, and most guidance suggests keeping caffeine to around 200 mg a day. Recipes here contain no alcohol.