Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

Friday 01-05-2026 - 08:49

Our Recipes, Our Roots

Warm Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe by Lisa Sterling, 2nd Year Finance Student

🕒 Prep: 15 Mins

🥘 Cook: 30 Mins

🍽️ Serves: 4 People

The Pantry

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large white onion
3 medium carrots
3 sticks celery
4-5 garlic cloves
2 tbsp red wine
1 tin green lentils
1 tin chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves

A Labor of Love

1. The Soffritto: Finely dice your vegetables. Heat oil and sweat the onions, carrots, and celery. Patience is the best seasoning—let them soften slowly.

2. The Aromatics: Add minced garlic once the veg is translucent. Wait for that fragrance before stirring in your lentils and red wine.

3. The Simmer: Pour in the tomatoes and bay leaves. Let the ragu bubble gently while the lentils soak up all that rich, savory magic.

4. The Secret Finish: Add a splash of pasta water to the sauce. It makes everything silky and binds the meal together.

A Recipe from the Heart

I grew up watching Grandma move through the kitchen like an artist, turning humble lentils into a feast. Stirring this pot feels like a conversation with the past—a reminder that food is the ultimate language of love.