Sausage & Lentil Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large heavy-based pot or casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the sausages on all sides for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the tomato paste and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Nestle the sausages back into the pot, pressing them down into the lentil mixture.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash more stock if needed.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve in deep bowls scattered with fresh parsley and plenty of crusty bread on the side.