Garlicky Lentil Ragu – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• ½ cup (125 mL) green or French green lentils
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1-19 oz (540 mL) can San Marzano-style tomatoes (whole, in puree)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese