Lentil Ragu
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Lentil Ragu

Dive into a hearty Lentil Ragu that’s perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings! This delightful vegan dish features protein-packed lentils simmered with aromatic garlic, rich tomatoes, and a splash of red wine for that extra depth of flavor. Whip it up in just one pot and enjoy a comforting meal that will warm your soul any time of the year!

comfort foodhealthy
egg-freenut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

2

people

Level

intermediate

📝 Ingredients

Serves 2
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(6)

  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • 10g dry porcini mushroom (0.35 oz)
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 large brown onion
  • 3 sun-dried tomatoes

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 200g green or brown lentils (7.06 oz)
  • 200g of linguine (7.06 oz)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 1 sprig of sage

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • 100ml white wine (3.38 fl oz)

📦Other(1)

  • 400g tin of crushed peeled tomatoes or chopped tomatoes (14.1 oz)chopped tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Start with a good drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil in a pan over high temperature.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and porcini mushroom.

  3. 3

    Make a little space in the middle for the tomato paste and mix it all together.

  4. 4

    Prepare a bouquet of herbs with rosemary, sage, and bay leaves, and add it to the pan.

  5. 5

    Pour in a good glug of white wine and cook off all of the alcohol.

  6. 6

    Add the chopped tomatoes, a good pinch of salt, and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Bring the sauce back to a boiling point and then add the lentils.

  8. 8

    Fill it up completely with water so everything is nice and covered.

  9. 9

    Leave it to boil and reduce, adding more water if needed.

  10. 10

    After 30 minutes, the ragu is ready.

  11. 11

    Add the linguine to the pan and drizzle with olive oil and a small ladle of pasta water.

Cuisine: italian
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