Vegan Red Lentil Bolognese

Method

1. 1Heat olive oil, soften onion, carrot and celery (onion-carrot-celery cooked in oil) for 8 minutes till soft and sweet.
2. 2Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes till the paste darkens.
3. 3Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, stock and all herbs/spices.
4. 4Gently bubble 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, till lentils are tender and the sauce thick.
5. 5Finish with balsamic and salt; taste and balance.
6. 6Boil pasta separately; plate sauce over noodles with cracked pepper and parsley.