Mushroom Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti

Directions:

1. In a pot, combine lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
2. In a separate pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add cooked lentils to the tomato-mushroom mixture and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Serve lentil Bolognese over spaghetti.
6. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Mushroom Lentil Bolognese!