Cheesy Lentil Bolognese Baked Ziti Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dry green lentils
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 (8-ounce) carton mushrooms, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Bring the water and lentils to a boil then cook on low for 20 minutes and drain. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  3. Add oil to a large frying pan and bring it to a medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes, then add diced mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, cooked lentils, broth, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the pasta to the frying pan with the ricotta and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the pasta to a 9x13-inch baking dish, add the remaining mozzarella cheese, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then top with fresh basil if desired, and serve.