Lentil Bolognese

Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, (diced); 4 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme ((or use more oregano) ); 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, (plus more to taste); Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 (5.3-ounce) (150g) tube of tomato paste ((see note 1)); 1/2 cup (120 mL) dry red wine ((optional, see note 2)); 3 cups (720 mL) vegetable broth; 1 cup (185g) red lentils, soaked (see step #1); ¼ cup (32g) walnuts (or pecans), crushed finely; 1 (14.5-ounce/410g) can of crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand ((see note 3)); 12-16 ounces (340-454g) long, wide pasta; 1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar ((see note 5)); Flat-leaf Italian parsley or fresh basil, (chopped or slivered (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

This 10-ingredient Lentil Bolognese is what comfort food dreams are made of. The meaty, umami, and flavor-rich sauce simmers together wholesome, pantry-staple ingredients in one pot in less than 1 hour. An easy, yet gourmet Italian-inspired sauce for pasta night!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:28:42 GMT