Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup

minced onion

stalk celery (finely chopped)

carrots (finely chopped)

1 cup

finely chopped Crimini mushrooms

4 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1/3 cup

red wine

1 cup

dried lentils (rinsed)

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

3/4 cup

water

bay leaf

1 tsp

dried thyme

2 tsp

dried oregano

red pepper flakes

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

Coarse salt and black pepper (to taste)

1 lb

Barilla Gluten Free Penne (cooked)

Pecorino Romano cheese (grated or shaved)

Fresh basil (chopped (optional))