Name: Vegan Lentil Mushroom Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz dried mushrooms ((boletus, porcini or a mix)); 4 cups water; 2 cups green or brown lentils, (rinsed and sorted); 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole large onion, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp tamari sauce; 1 1/2 tsp crushed garlic; 28 oz crushed fire roasted tomatoes; 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley, (divided); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp salt, or more to taste; 1 tsp basil; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((adds a kick - if spice sensitive, omit)); Cooked pasta for serving ((if wheat sensitive use gluten free pasta))