Mains · 30 Minutes
Quick Red Lentil Pasta Sauce
A delicious vegan recipe ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
Servings
3
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically.
Method
- Wash and dice the vegetables; rinse dry grains or lentils when using them.
- In a deep pot soften onion and root vegetables in a little water or oil for 4 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients.
- Add stock or sauce and simmer gently until all vegetables and grains are tender, topping up with water as needed.
- Rest for 5 minutes and adjust the seasoning before serving.
- Before serving, check: Taste one piece a minute before the packet time: it should be cooked through but still have a little bite.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Use a large enough pot so the water returns to a boil after adding pasta. Stir during the first minute to prevent sticking.
- Taste one piece a minute before the packet time: it should be cooked through but still have a little bite.
- Reserve some starchy pasta water before draining. Add it by the spoonful to loosen a thick sauce rather than adding lots of extra oil.
Tip
Adjust seasonings to taste and check ingredients are fully cooked before serving.
Editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested.