Delicious Porcini and Green Lentil Bolognese with Courgetti
Delicious Porcini and Green Lentil Bolognese with Courgetti is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. This quick recipe combines earthy porcini mushrooms with protein-rich green lentils to create a hearty bolognese sauce, all served over fresh courgetti noodles. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for those busy evenings when you crave something wholesome yet satisfying. Whether you’re looking to cut down on meat or simply enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal, this bolognese will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy the rich flavors and vibrant textures that make this dish an instant family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium courgettes
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 leek (finely sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 40 g porcini mushrooms
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms (chopped)
- 1 tin chopped plum tomatoes (400g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 250 g cooked green lentils (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Spiralize the courgettes into noodles or use a vegetable peeler for thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and leek until soft and translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add garlic, porcini, and chestnut mushrooms, cooking until tender and fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, reduced salt soy sauce, and dried thyme. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in cooked green lentils and warm through for another couple of minutes.
- Serve the bolognese over courgetti and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg