10-Ingredient Lentil Bolognese

"Everything you love about bolognese but vegan! This Lentil Bolognese is hearty and rich, but still wholesome. Just 10 pantry ingredients!..."

INGREDIENTS
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, (diced)
4 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme ((or use more oregano) )
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (5.3-ounce) (150g) tube of tomato paste*
1/2 cup (120 mL) dry red wine ((optional)**)
3 cups (720 mL) vegetable broth
1 cup (185g) red lentils, soaked (see step #1)
¼ cup (32g) walnuts (or pecans), crushed finely
1 (14.5-ounce/410g) can of crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand***
12-16 ounces (340-454g) long, wide pasta
1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar*****
Flat-leaf Italian parsley or fresh basil, (chopped or slivered (optional))
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