HEARTY RED LENTIL PASTA SAUCE

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With a hefty dose of protein in every single serving, this hearty, flavorful sauce makes just about anything a meal. Perfect for making ahead and freezing, too!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced (about 1 cup))
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 28-ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes (plain whole tomatoes will work fine too)
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 cup red lentils
1 tablespoon honey (or sub vegan-friendly granulated sugar if vegan)
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, green peppers, and carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for one more minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, wine (if using), lentils, and honey. Stir to incorporate. Heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce for about 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in parsley. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve as desired.
  • Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Matrine Moreen
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I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


Haniya Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


MrGhosty
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The sauce is incredible!


Muyingo Sulaiman
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is delicious and the lentils add a nice touch of protein.


ma Lo
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of lentils and tomatoes.


Paul cummings
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the lentils add a nice touch of texture.


Yassinmoaiz Moaiz
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This is a great recipe for a meatless meal. The lentils add a lot of protein and the sauce is very flavorful.


Robert Aguirre
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The sauce is flavorful and creamy, and it's loaded with protein from the lentils.


Josh Wheat
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of lentils and tomatoes. It's also very easy to make.


ZaidaMabel CruzTurcios
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and it's packed with flavor. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with the whole family.


Rendani Maliavusa
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this sauce. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but they were cooked perfectly in this recipe. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy.


Galen Reilly
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the lentils add a nice touch of texture. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with the whole family.


Mokete samuel Mokwai
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients like lentils and tomatoes. I've already made it twice this week!


Krystalle Martinez
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this sauce was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and didn't have any of the mushy texture that I usually associate with them. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kien-Yein Mylis-Pierret Salah
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the lentils added a nice protein boost. I will definitely be making this again.