# Red Lentil Bolognese with Walnuts

Red lentil bolognese with walnuts, tomatoes, carrots, and garlic served over pasta. This hearty vegetarian stovetop dinner is ready in about 45 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6abb264b0cf9d199ac0c31b5
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Spaghetti
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup red lentils
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 1 can, 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 ounces pasta

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened. (about 7 min) (Medium heat)
2. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. (about 0.5 min) (Medium heat)
3. Stir in the lentils, walnuts, crushed tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer. (about 5 min) (Medium-high heat)
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick. Add a splash of water if needed. (about 25 min) (Medium-low heat)
5. While the sauce simmers, boil the pasta in a separate pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well. (about 10 min) (Boiling)
6. Spoon the lentil bolognese over the hot pasta and serve.

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