This is in standard rotation at my house – a hearty, warming, delicious red sauce that’s super easy. I just throw everything in my Instant Pot and it’s done.
Hope you enjoy!

Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, shredded in the Cuisinart or box grater
• Pinch sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1 jar (18-25 oz) favorite marinara sauce, doesn’t have to be fancy
• 1 jar (18-25 oz) crushed tomatoes, I like Jovial
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• Optional: 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• ** If you are not using an Instant Pot / pressure cooker: 1 cup water

Instant Pot Directions

1. Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot
2. Add olive oil and onion, and sauté until the onion starts to turn translucent
3. Hit Cancel then Manual (high pressure) for 20 minutes
4. Add everything else and close the lid
5. Once the manual cycle is done, vent the Instant Pot (it’s loud!)
6. Enjoy!

Stovetop Directions

1. Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat.
2. Once hot, add oil, onion and garlic.
3. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion starts to turn translucent
4. Add everything else and bring to a simmer
5. Reduce heat to low/medium-low and continue cooking until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Enjoy!