Lentil Walnut Bolognese with Miso — whole-grain spaghetti with tomato basil sauce, parmesan and fresh basil leaves

Lentil Walnut Bolognese with Miso

Lentil Walnut Bolognese — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. A swirl of white miso deepens the umami.

15 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4
Servings
492
cal
29g
protein
23g
carbs
27g
fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cuplentils
  • 1/2 cupwalnuts
  • 1 oniononion
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 1 cancrushed tomatoes
  • 12 ozwhole-grain pasta
  • 1 tbspwhite miso

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F or set a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the lentils generously with salt, pepper and the listed spices.

  3. 3

    Prep the onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes; cut into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Cook the main protein or starch through, 12–18 minutes depending on size.

  5. 5

    Combine with the sauce or remaining ingredients and simmer to meld flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished as desired with fresh herbs or a squeeze of citrus.

  7. 7

    Whisk a tablespoon of white miso into the cooking liquid for a savory finish.

Cook's tip

Make a double batch — leftovers keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days.