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Walnut Lentil Bolognese Pasta

Name: Walnut Lentil Bolognese Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 1 cup lentils; 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Kosher salt; Black pepper

A hearty vegetarian pasta sauce with lentils, walnuts, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

12 oz pasta

1 cup lentils

1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 can crushed tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.

Step 2

Cook the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and walnuts in olive oil until softened and browned.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth and simmer until the lentils are tender.

Step 5

Toss the sauce with pasta and Parmesan.

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Timing

60 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Peanut-freeVegetarian