Lentil Bolognese – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz (42 mL) canola oil
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) pancetta or prosciutto, minced
• 1 onion, medium diced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) celery stalk, with leaves, minced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) carrot, small minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) beef or pork, ground
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Italian sausage, sweet
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry whole green lentils
• 4 oz (114 mL) dry red wine
• 12 oz (341 mL) chicken or beef stock
• 1 pint milk
• 3 tomatoes, canned, drained, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) basil, chiffonade
• 1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, minced
• as needed, salt
• as needed, ground black pepper