Take Spaghetti Night up a notch with our Easy Lentil Ragu! This cozy classic is loaded with nutrients and a simple way to add protein and fibre to a classic pasta sauce. Serve with your favourite pasta and a salad and you've got a speedy and delicious meal for the whole family!
2cups(500 mL) chicken or vegetable broth,low or no sodium
2Tbsp(30 mL) balsamic vinegar
1cup(250 mL) dry red lentils,rinsed & drained
1bay leaf
1tsp(5 mL) sugar
1tsp(5 mL) Italian seasoning
1/2tsp(2 mL) smoked paprika
1/8tsp(0.5 mL) red pepper flakes
salt & pepper,to taste
To Serve
cooked pasta of choice
grated Parmesan cheese & fresh basil
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic, mushrooms, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add lentils, bay leaf, sugar and spices. Season with salt and pepper, then lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Serve on pasta of your choice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
2cups(500 mL) chicken or vegetable broth, (low or no sodium)
2Tbsp(30 mL) balsamic vinegar
1cup(250 mL) dry red lentils, (rinsed & drained)
1bay leaf
1tsp(5 mL) sugar
1tsp(5 mL) Italian seasoning
1/2tsp(2 mL) smoked paprika
1/8tsp(0.5 mL) red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, (to taste)
To Serve
cooked pasta of choice
grated Parmesan cheese & fresh basil
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic, mushrooms, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
2
Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add lentils, bay leaf, sugar and spices. Season with salt and pepper, then lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
3
Serve on pasta of your choice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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