Vegan Lentil Bolognese-Style Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown or green lentils
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Cook onion, carrot and celery for 7 to 8 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, lentils, oregano and thyme. Stir well.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.