Vegetable Lentil Bolognaise (Children)
Ingredients
2 Brown Onion diced- 20 g Garlic minced
5 Zucchini grated
5 Carrot grated- 1 tbsp Herbs mixed, dried
- 1.6 kg Tomato, canned uncooked, undrained
0.75 cup Tomato paste no added salt- 1.2 kg Brown Lentils, canned drained
2 cup Cheddar cheese- 600 g Wholemeal Pasta
- 0.75 cup tomato Sauce reduced salt
4 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Brown onion in oil, add garlic, zucchini and carrot.
- Add lentils and all remaining ingredients. Simmer gently for 30 – 40 minutes.
- While Bolognaise is simmering, cook the pasta.
- Place cooked Bolognaise into a serving dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
- Serve: serve with the pasta and a side salad. Preparation time: 40 – 45 minutes Cooking time: approximately 1 hour
Notes
1. Milk (Dairy)
- Source in recipe: Cheddar cheese
- Modification: Use a dairy-free cheese alternative (such as coconut, soy, or nut-based cheese—choose soy/nut-free if needed).
2. Wheat/Gluten
- Source in recipe: Wholemeal pasta (contains wheat and gluten)
- Modification: Use gluten-free pasta (made from rice, corn, quinoa, or legumes).
3. Sulphites
- Possible source in recipe: Tomato paste, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and canned lentils (some brands use sulphites as preservatives)
- Modification: Use brands labeled sulphite-free for tomato paste, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and lentils.
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