Finbar's veggie spag bol

• onion↗1
• carrot↗1
• stick of celery1
• red pepper↗1
• 2 tbsp olive oil↗ tbsp
• red lentils↗100g g
• can tomatoes↗400g g
• vegetable stock↗600ml ml
• 2 tsp dried oregano↗ tsp
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon tsp
• spaghetti↗350g g
• freshly grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Roughly chop, then whizz the veggies in a food processor until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the veggies for about 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, stock, oregano and cinnamon. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Season then simmer for a further 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Serve with the sauce and grated cheese.