Chickpea & Lentil Bolognese
The Saucy African
2
15 minutes
American
DInner
Hearty chickpeas and lentils meet our Vegetarian Simmer Sauce for an easy, plant-based spin on Bolognese. Tossed with your favorite pasta, it’s a satisfying weeknight dinner packed with flavor and ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ jar (6 oz) The Saucy African Vegetarian Simmer Sauce
- ½ tsp The Saucy African Savory Blend
- ½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cooked green or brown lentils (canned or pre-cooked), drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 6–8 oz pasta of choice
- Reserved pasta water, as needed
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. If using, add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add Vegetarian Simmer Sauce, chickpeas, cooked lentils, and Savory Blend. Stir to combine.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon or two at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Toss with the cooked pasta or spoon the Bolognese over the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
