Lentil Ragu Recipe

Name: Lentil Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 onions , finely chopped; 3 carrots , finely chopped; 3 celery sticks, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves , crushed; 500g bag dried red lentils; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato puree; 2 tsp each dried oregano and thyme; 3 bay leaves; 1l vegetable stock; 500g spaghetti , plus Parmesan or vegetarian cheese, grated, to serve

Servings: persons

3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions , finely chopped
3 carrots , finely chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
500g bag dried red lentils
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp each dried oregano and thyme
3 bay leaves
1l vegetable stock
500g spaghetti , plus Parmesan or vegetarian cheese, grated, to serve

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Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook gently for 15-20 mins until everything is softened. Stir in the lentils, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 40-50 mins until the lentils are tender and saucy - splash in water if you need. Season.
2
If eating straight away, keep on a low heat while you cook the spaghetti, following pack instructions. Drain well, divide between pasta bowls or plates, spoon sauce over the top and grate over some cheese. Alternatively, cool the sauce and chill for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Simply defrost portions overnight at room temperature, then reheat gently to serve.

990

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 onions , finely chopped, 3 carrots , finely chopped, 3 celery sticks, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Ragu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Ragu

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