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Veggie Bolognese

easy
35 minutes4 servings

Hearty meat-free pasta with lentils and tomato.

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5.90

1.48 per serving · Buying each item at its cheapest store

Serves 4

Ingredients & Prices

IngredientTescoAldiSuperValuLidl
spaghetti(500g)€0.99
red lentils(250g)€1.50
chopped tomatoes(800g)€0.82€1.00
onion(1)
garlic(1)€0.94€0.70
carrot(2)opt.€0.79
Total€1.50€1.81€1.94€0.70

Instructions

  1. 1

    Finely chop the onion, garlic and carrot.

  2. 2

    Heat a little oil in a large pan and soften the onion, garlic and carrot over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the red lentils and chopped tomatoes with a splash of water; season with salt, pepper and dried herbs.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

  6. 6

    Serve the lentil bolognese over the spaghetti.

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