Lentil Bolognese - All Trader Joe's Ingredients
A higher fiber option for a hearty, traditional bolognese without sacrificing on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 container Trader Joe’s Mirepoix
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound 96% lean ground beef
- 1 15 ounce can Trader Joe’s lentils
- 1 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, blended
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons basil, chopped
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Parmesan Reggiano, grated
- Trader Joe’s Papparadelle Nests or higher fiber pasta like Barilla Protein Penne + or Goodles
Instructions
1. Heat large sauce pan and drizzle with olive oil
2. Add mirepoix and garlic to saucepan and sauté over medium heat for 5 min
3. Add beef and cook until no longer pink
4. Add blended tomatoes, lentils, parsley and basil, salt and pepper
5. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes
6. Cook pasta according to package directions
7. Serve bolognese over pasta with generous topping of Parmesan Reggiano