One-Skillet Spicy Lentil Bolognese
This One-Skillet Spicy Lentil Bolognese is perfect for a #meatlessmonday or vegetarian meal! Protein-packed lentils sub in for ground beef in this cozy pasta dish. Use your favorite jarred pasta sauce and any pasta you have on hand for this quick weeknight meal!
Servings Prep Time
6servings 5minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 5minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat while you chop the onion, mushrooms and garlic.
  2. Add about 1 tsp of olive oil to the skillet and saute onions until they start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and mushrooms, stirring to combine.
  4. Add in rinsed lentils followed by the jar of pasta sauce, water and seasonings. Stir to combine.
  5. Turn the heat up to medium high so the sauce starts to bubble, then reduce heat to medium low and cover with lid.
  6. Stir every now and then and simmer until lentils are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Add a little more water if it becomes too thick. Serve over any kind of pasta you’d like!*
Recipe Notes
  • This recipe calls for green lentils but red should work just as well, you may just need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Feel free to add or subtract any veggies you’d like!
  • *Serving with whole wheat pasta will make this a complete protein meal for vegans/vegetarians!