Healthy Delicious Lentil Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter (or olive oil for a dairy-free version)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1-2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups, dry white wine
• 1 tube (5oz) tube or can (6oz) of tomato paste
• 2 cups, chicken broth (or veggie broth if you want to make it vegan)
• 1 cup red lentils, soaked
• 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans), crushed finely
• 1 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 box, cooked pasta of choice (I used Banza chickpea pasta for a high-protein gluten-free version)
• Italian parsley, chopped
• Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese for topping (optional)