Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

  • 1 minced onion

  • 1 diced celery stalk

  • 2 diced carrots

  • some olive oil

  • 1 cup mushrooms

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 2 tbsp pizza sauce

  • 1/3 cup red wine

  • 1 cup dried brown lentils

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Directions

  • Turn instant pot onto SAUTE function

  • Saute minced onion, diced celery stalk and diced carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes

  • Add mushrooms and minced garlic and cook 4 - 5 mins

  • Add pizza sauce and cook for 2-3 mins

  • Add red wine and scrcap down the sides, allow alcohol to evaporate off

  • Add dried brown lentils , water , crushed tomatoes and bay leaves, dried thyme to pot.

  • Close lid and turn steam release steam knob to SEALING

  • Set time to manual for 20 mins Allow natiral pressure release for 10 mins

  • Serve with pasta and garlic bread