Lentil Bolognese
Servings
62 cups each
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In food processor, pulse together garlic, onion, carrot and mushrooms until finely chopped.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Add chopped vegetables, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add beef and cook, breaking up with wooden spoon, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes (and their juices), crushing with your hands as you add to skillet. Add lentils, 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta per package directions. Drain and toss with sauce. Top with pine nuts and Pecorino, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Bolognese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 540mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 31%
Vitamin C 10%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 3%
Iron 21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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