Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Onion (Medium or large; finely diced)
• 1 Celery Stalk (Finely chopped)
• 3 Carrots (Large; peeled and chopped)
• 7 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
• 1 can Tomato Paste (6 ounces)
• 1 can Tomato Sauce (15 ounces)
• 2 cans Italian Tomatoes (14.5-ounce cans; diced)
• 2 Tablespoons Basil (Dried, sweet)
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (Dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• Salt (To your taste)
• Ground Black Pepper (To your taste)
• 2 cups Red Lentils (Rinsed )
• 2 cups Water