Pumpkin Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti recipe

Pumpkin Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti

by Saramin (@678sarin)
5.0
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Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
55min

A hearty and flavorful pumpkin lentil bolognese served over spaghetti, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Main Ingredients

  • 1can
    Pumpkin Purée
  • 1cup
    Green Lentils
  • 4cups
    Vegetable Stock
  • 1
    Tbsp Salt
  • 1
    pckg Spaghetti
  • 1
    Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2clove
    Garlic, minced
  • 1/2piece
    Medium Onion
  • 1can
    Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2sprigs
    Fresh Thyme, de-stemmed
  • 1/2cup
    Fresh Basil Leaf
  • 1
    Tbsp Italian Seasoning

How to make Pumpkin Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti

Cooking Lentils

  1. Add the green lentils and 3 cups of vegetable stock to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water.

Cooking Spaghetti

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Boil the spaghetti for about 12 minutes, until al dente, or according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Preparing Bolognese Sauce

  1. In a large sauté pan, sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes.

  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, pumpkin purée, fresh basil leaf, fresh thyme, ground cinnamon, Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Add ½-1 cup vegetable stock to thin out the sauce, as needed. Mix together until simmering, then add the cooked lentils.

    Step 3.1: Add the crushed tomatoes, pumpkin purée, fresh basil leaf, fresh thyme, ground cinnamon, Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper

Serving

  1. Serve the pumpkin lentil bolognese over spaghetti. Enjoy!

    Step 4.1: Serve the pumpkin lentil bolognese over spaghetti

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, let the bolognese sauce simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

  2. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

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Saramin

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...