serves 6

photo by Kate Lewis

Too lazy/busy/efficient to make lasagna" Want bolognese but don?t want to bust out the meat" I got you! This is definitely a weeknight meal, ideal for those times when you want lasagna, but not enough to actually make lasagna. A one pot wonder that is packed with the meaty goodness of lentils. They release their natural juices into the broth, lending it plenty of body. Everything comes together like a deconstructed lasagna with all the ingredients we love: noodles, olives, ricotta, tomato of course, and kale. Don?t forget the fresh basil.

This recipe is from the beef stew chapter of Fake Meat.

Recipe notes:

~Use rugged kale here – like curly or russian. It will hold up better. But if you use a tender kale like lacinato then just add it at the end, with the basil. 
~This is easily made gluten-free with gf noodles, like wow. 

~This recipe uses one of my favorite flavor-building methods – toasting the nooch with the spices! It lends a delish cheezy flavor that elevates your dinner game with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, cut into small dice 

2 ribs celery, thinly sliced 

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 teaspoon salt plus a big pinch 

8 cloves garlic, minced 

2 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes 

1 teaspoon dried thyme 

1 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/4 teaspoon red pepp...