Pasta With Lentil Bolognese Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste; 2 (16-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped (juice reserved); 1 1/4 cups dried French green lentils; Coarse sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound shaped pasta, such as cavatappi, rigatoni, or ziti; Pecorino cheese, grated or shaved; Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 (16-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped (juice reserved)
1 1/4 cups dried French green lentils
Coarse sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound shaped pasta, such as cavatappi, rigatoni, or ziti
Pecorino cheese, grated or shaved
Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

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1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook slowly until the vegetables soften and turn golden, about 20 minutes.
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2. Increase heat to medium-high and add the tomato paste. Cook until the mixture dries out a bit, about 3 minutes. Pour in the reserved juice from the tomatoes and cook, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid has reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
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3. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Season with the salt and pepper and simmer until the lentils are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the lentils. (If the sauce begins to dry out, add additional water as needed.) Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
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4. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain. Serve with the lentil sauce, sprinkle with the pecorino, and garnish with the basil, if desired.

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kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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Protein

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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: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 small onion, chopped, 1 small carrot, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Lentil Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Pasta With Lentil Bolognese

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