Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped -; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped -; 2 stalks celery, chopped -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 1 tsp. freshly chopped oregano -; 2 c. water -; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -; 1 c. green lentils, rinsed and drained -; 1/4 c. packed basil leaves, torn -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes -; Juice of 1/2 a lemon -; Cooked spaghetti or linguine, for serving -; Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving (optional) -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Lentil Bolognese

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 1 medium yellow onion, chopped -

3. 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped -

4. 2 stalks celery, chopped -

5. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

6. 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -

7. 1 tsp. freshly chopped oregano -

8. 2 c. water -

9. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -

10. 1 c. green lentils, rinsed and drained -

11. 1/4 c. packed basil leaves, torn -

12. Kosher salt -

13. Freshly ground black pepper -

14. Pinch crushed red pepper flakes -

15. Juice of 1/2 a lemon -

16. Cooked spaghetti or linguine, for serving -

17. Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Lentil Bolognese

1. Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and oregano and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

2. Stage

Add crushed tomatoes and lentils to pot. Pour water into can of crushed tomatoes and swirl around to catch any remaining sauce and pour into pot. Add basil and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Stage

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 hour. Add more water as necessary.

4. Stage

Stir in lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over pasta.