Lentil Bolognese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 carrots, coarsely grated
2 sticks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup red lentil (rinsed)
410 g tinned chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
450 ml vegetable stock (cubes are fine)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
salt
ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan gently fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery in the oil for about 5 mins, until they are soft.
Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, herbs and seasoning.
Bring the mixture to a boil then partially cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes until thick and soft.