Red Lentil Bolognese with Walnuts

Name: Beef and Tomato Rigatoni with Roasted Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni; 1 lb ground beef; 2 pint cherry tomatoes; 6 clove garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese

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Method

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.
7 minMedium heat
2
Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
1 minMedium heat
3
Stir in the lentils, walnuts, crushed tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
5 minMedium-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.
25 minMedium-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.
10 minBoiling
6
Spoon the lentil bolognese over the hot pasta and serve.

Beef and Tomato Rigatoni with Roasted Garlic

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4 servingsItalian-American

Beef and Tomato Rigatoni with Roasted Garlic

Cook

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Chef

Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente.
10 min
2
While the water boils, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked to 160°F.
8 min
3
Slice the garlic cloves and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the skillet with the beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
7 min
4
Simmer the tomato mixture until the tomatoes release their juices and begin to collapse, forming a light sauce.
5 min
5
Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of cooking water, and add the pasta to the skillet with the beef and tomato sauce. Toss thoroughly to combine, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to coat.
2 min
6
Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, and serve warm.