Lentil and Vegetable Ragu
This is a great batch cooking dish and a worthy alternative to ‘spag bol’. Experiment with different sides when eating leftovers such as sweet potato, quinoa or steamed greens.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onions and garlic and soften them for a few minutes.
Step 2
Chop as you saute – adding all the vegetables and cooking on a low/medium heat for around 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, purée, herbs and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for around 20-25 mins until the lentils are tender. Make sure the dish doesn’t dry out. NB depending on the lentils you’re using cooking time will vary – they should be tender but not mushy.
Step 4
Whilst simmering prepare whatever side you will be choosing – wholewheat spelt fusilli, tagliatelle or spaghetti if you’re particularly hungry, or steamed greens if you want a lighter meal – or a combination of the two so you can afford to eat less pasta. Also delicious instead with a baked sweet potato.
Step 5
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Add a sprinkle of black pepper and finely grated parmesan.
Step 6
This dish keeps well in the fridge for a few days, or can be frozen, defrosted and heated for a super speedy lunch option.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1 Yellow pepper, cored and cubed 1x Sainsbury's Yellow Pepper -
3 Celery sticks, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Celery -
1 Red pepper, cored and cubed 1x Sainsbury's Red Pepper -
sprinkle Parmesan, to serve 1x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g -
2 tsp Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
6 Mushrooms, sliced or quartered 1x Sainsbury's Closed Cup White Mushrooms 300g -
400g Chopped tomatoes 1x Stamford Street Co. Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400g -
3 Carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose -
1 Courgette, cubed 1x Sainsbury's Courgettes Loose -
250g Red lentils 1x Sainsbury's Dried Red Lentils 500g -
0.5 Aubergine, cubed 1x Sainsbury's Aubergine -
2 Bay leaves 1x Sainsbury's Bay Leaves 3g -
2 tsp Thyme 1x Sainsbury's Thyme 12g -
320g Wholewheat spelt tagliatelle 1x Sainsbury's Wholewheat Tagliatelle Pasta 500g -
1 tbsp Olive oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml -
500 ml Vegetable stock 1x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Vegetable 10x10g -
1 tbsp Tomato purée 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
2 cloves Garlic, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g