Vegan Lentil Bolognese

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1.5 cupsdiced onion, carrot, and celery
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 cupbrown or green lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz)crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cupsvegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon eachdried basil and oregano
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 12 ozspaghetti for serving

Let's cook

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5-6 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, and oregano.
4. 4Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper and serve over cooked spaghetti.