Spicy Beluga Pasta Sauce With Mushrooms And Wine

Name: Spicy Beluga Pasta Sauce With Mushrooms And Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mushrooms; 1 cup dry red wine your choice; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup lentils [b]Beluga[/b], rinsed; 1 diced onion medium, approx. 1 cup; 4 cloves minced garlic approx. 4 tsp; salt; pepper; 2 green peppers diced, approx. 1 1/2 cups; 1 can red pepper [i]Spicy, Petite Cut[/i] tomatoes, 540 ml; 1 can tomato sauce 398 ml; 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped; Parmigiano Reggiano Fresh grated

Servings: persons

1 cup mushrooms
1 cup dry red wine your choice
1/3 cup water
1 cup lentils [b]Beluga[/b], rinsed
1 diced onion medium, approx. 1 cup
4 cloves minced garlic approx. 4 tsp
salt
pepper
2 green peppers diced, approx. 1 1/2 cups
1 can red pepper [i]Spicy, Petite Cut[/i] tomatoes, 540 ml
1 can tomato sauce 398 ml
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Parmigiano Reggiano Fresh grated

1
Soak the mushrooms in the wine for approximately 45 minutes.
2
Drain and squeeze the mushrooms. Reserve the wine. Chop the mushrooms.
3
Add olive oil to a heavy bottom skillet.
4
Caramelize the onions.
5
Add the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
6
Add the rinsed lentils and the reserved wine. Add additional water if the reserved wine is less than 1 cup.
7
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Add the chopped mushrooms and green peppers.
9
Cook for 5 minutes.
10
If you prefer your peppers softer...then cook for an additional 5 minutes, or add them sooner.
11
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of water.
12
Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
13
Add the fresh chopped basil.
14
Serve over your favourite pasta and garnish with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.

150

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup dry red wine your choice, 1/3 cup water, 1 cup lentils [b]Beluga[/b], rinsed, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beluga Pasta Sauce With Mushrooms And Wine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!