# Lentil bolognese (from Andrew Bernard | The Nard Dog Cooks)

Video: [One Pot Lentil Bolognese Sauce Recipe | Easy Vegan and Vegetarian Meal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A) by [Andrew Bernard | The Nard Dog Cooks](https://www.youtube.com/@thenarddogcooks).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.44 per serving, ~$10.31 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.56* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup/200g lentils
- ONION (large) onion
- RED PEPPER red pepper
- CARROT (large) carrot
- CELERY (large) celery
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup (40g) pecans
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- RED PEPPER FLAKES (to taste) red pepper flakes
- BAY LEAF bay leaf
- CRUSHED TOMATOES crushed tomatoes _(amount estimated)_
- 2 cups/480g veggie stock
- PLANT MILK plant milk _(amount estimated)_
- OLIVE OIL olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- PASTA pasta _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=1s) Wash lentils in a jar and drain using a strainer.
2. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=29s) Dice onions on a wooden cutting board with a knife.
3. [0:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=40s) Core and chop red pepper into small pieces.
4. [1:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=101s) Mince carrot pieces.
5. [1:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=117s) Chop celery stalk finely.
6. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=133s) Mince garlic cloves.
7. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=140s) Chop pecans into small bits.
8. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=150s) Combine salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary, basil, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
9. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=247s) Add olive oil to a large skillet on heat.
10. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=252s) Sauté chopped onions in the skillet.
11. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=305s) Add minced garlic and spice mix to the pan.
12. [5:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=317s) Stir in tomato paste.
13. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=330s) Add chopped carrots, celery, and red bell pepper.
14. [5:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=339s) Stir in chopped pecans and rinsed lentils.
15. [5:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=350s) Deglaze the pan with white wine.
16. [6:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=410s) Pour in plant milk, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock.
17. [6:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=418s) Simmer and stir the sauce mixture.
18. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=445s) Boil pasta in a separate pot of water.
19. [8:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSdVP4rN3A&t=508s) Combine cooked pasta with the lentil bolognese sauce and serve.

## Equipment

- strainer
- glass jar
- cutting board
- chef knife
- skillet
- wooden spatula
- pot

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking durations and heat settings for simmering are not stated.
- Exact quantity of plant milk and crushed tomatoes are not stated.
- Brand of white wine and plant milk used.

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