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Lentil Bolognese Over Zoodles

This Lentil Bolognese Over Zoodles gives you rich, saucy comfort food without letting pasta take all the credit. Lentils, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, basil, and zucchini noodles team up nicely, because apparently vegetables had a meeting and decided to be useful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup seasoning blend
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups dried lentils
  • 3 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized, or about 6 cups zucchini noodles

Instructions

  • Prep Carrots: Peel the carrots and dice them into small pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Heat Oil: Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm for about 1 minute.
  • Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced carrots and seasoning blend to the pot. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms begin to soften.
  • Add Lentils: Pour the dried lentils into the pot. Stir them into the vegetables so they are evenly mixed.
  • Build the Sauce: Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
  • Add Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock and stir again, scraping the bottom of the pot if needed.
  • Season the Sauce: Add the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil. Stir until the seasonings are evenly mixed into the sauce.
  • Simmer the Bolognese: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick.
  • Prepare Zoodles: Divide the zucchini noodles among serving plates. The hot sauce will soften them slightly when served.
  • Serve: Spoon the hot lentil bolognese over the zucchini noodles. Serve right away while the sauce is hot.