Spaghetti with Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 Carrots
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Lentils, dried
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried leaves
  • 28 oz Tomatoes, whole

• Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Spaghetti

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup Red wine

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup red wine
• 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 lb spaghetti
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a medium pot, combine the lentils with enough water to cover them. Season the water with salt. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, oregano, and salt and black pepper, to taste. Saute until veggies are tender, about 6-8 minutes.
• Mix in the tomato paste and saute for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste has dissolved. Add the red wine, scraping up any bits sticking to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half.
• Add the whole peeled tomatoes to the pot, crushing the whole tomatoes with your hands as you add them in. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to break down. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooked lentils.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until tender, but still firm, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Strain and toss with the sauce. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.

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