Vegetarian Bolognese

Name: Vegetarian Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery sticks, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (7-ounce) package DeLallo Pitted Olives Gigante, halved; ½ cup dry red wine; ½ cup dry green lentils, rinsed; 1 ½ cups vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano; 1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.; Salt and pepper to taste; To Serve:; 1 pound DeLallo Whole Wheat Pasta – we like to use Linguine or Rigatoni; Or make it gluten-free with one of our Gluten-Free pasta cuts

This vegetarian bolognese is hearty and filling, but without the meat. At the heart of this chunky vegetarian sauce is our signature Soffritto base and a handful of fresh, fragrant herbs. You won’t miss the meat!

Prep Time

10min
Cook Time

40min
Total Time

50min
Serving Size

4-6

Category Title Sauce
Cuisine Type Italian
Level Simple

Recipe By: Delallo

Ingredients

3 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7-ounce) package DeLallo Pitted Olives Gigante, halved
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup dry green lentils, rinsed
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
1 pound DeLallo Whole Wheat Pasta – we like to use Linguine or Rigatoni
Or make it gluten-free with one of our Gluten-Free pasta cuts

Directions

In a large saucepan on a medium setting, heat oil. Once hot, add onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and the olives and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the red wine to the saucepan. Once the alcohol evaporates, add the lentils, vegetable stock, bay leaves, herbs, tomatoes salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust spices to your preference. Serve with your choice of pasta.

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