a delicious, healthy meal
In a food processor, pulse the walnuts, portobello mushrooms, salt, and pepper until a crumbly "ground beef" texture. (Do not over process)
Heat up the olive oil in a saucepan and add the walnut mushroom mixture and cook until browned (roughly 15 minutes). Then add 1 cup cooked lentils
Rinse out the food processor, and now pulse the carrots, garlic, onion, and celery until small crumbs
Heat up a different skillet with oil and add the vegetable mixture. Saute for about 5 minutes
Add the canned tomatoes and tomato sauce and let simmer on low
Add your oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. (Add more to taste)
Heat a large pot of water for your pasta and cook per package directions. Drain when done
Combine your mushroom walnut mixture with the vegetable and sauce mixture and stir well
Let simmer for 5+ minutes or until cooked through
Remove from heat
Serve your pasta with sauce over it and top with chopped basil.