Tomato Lentil Pasta Sauce |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Haven't tried this yet but it sounded interesting so I'm putting the recipe here for safe keeping Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 chopped carrot |
1 chopped celery |
3 garlic cloves |
1/4 cup dice pancetta or 1/4 cup thickly sliced bacon |
2 bay leaves |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 dried thyme |
3/4 cup dry green lentils |
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes |
1/4 cup red wine |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. saute onions celery carrots garlic and pancetta in oil.
2. add bay leaves and spices and cook 8 min or until vegetables are tender.
3. stir in lentils tomatoes and wine bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-40
4. minute.
5. discard bay leaves, stir in parsley.
6. serve over penne or other pasta.
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