Lentil Bolognese

Turn instant pot onto SAUTE function

• 1 minced onion
• 1 diced celery stalk
• 2 diced carrots
• some olive oil

Saute minced onion, diced celery stalk and diced carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes

• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 tbsp minced garlic

Add mushrooms and minced garlic and cook 4 - 5 mins

• 2 tbsp pizza sauce

Add pizza sauce and cook for 2-3 mins

• 1/3 cup red wine

Add red wine and scrcap down the sides, allow alcohol to evaporate off

• 1 cup dried brown lentils
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Add dried brown lentils , water , crushed tomatoes and bay leaves, dried thyme to pot.

Close lid and turn steam release steam knob to SEALING

Set time to manual for 20 mins Allow natiral pressure release for 10 mins

Serve with pasta and garlic bread