Evening meal
Lentil and vegetable bolognese
A vegan bolognese made with red lentils and vegetables served over wholemeal pasta, a budget-friendly batch-cooking meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Vegan
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly
- Iron-containing

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Ingredients
For 4 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.
Method
- Step 1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrot and celery until softened.
- Step 2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, herbs and 300ml water.
- Step 4. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- Step 5. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Step 6. Check the sauce is piping hot throughout before serving over the pasta.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
- Contains: Celery
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.