Veggie packed Red Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2-3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 2 carrots, finely diced

• 1/2 stick leek, chopped half-moon

• 2 cups tomato, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp tomato puree

• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 2 tbsp basil(dried or fresh)

• 1 tsp Italian herbs

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• 1 cup red lentils, uncooked

• 11/2 cup water

To Serve

• Spaghetti

• parmesan cheese, grated

Method

• Heat a oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Add the chopped onion, carrots and leek and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

• Now add the chopped tomatoes, ketchup, tomato puree, basil, herbs, sugar, salt and chilli flakes. stir until combined.

• Add the lentils and water as mentioned to the pan and stir well. Bring it to a boil and lower the heat for 20 minutes until cooked. Keep stirring in-between to avoid burn.

• If it gets too thick add another 1/4 cup water.

• The lentils should be tender . Serve over spaghetti or any other pasta of your choice

• Sprinkle parmesan cheese and enjoy!