Kimchi Lentil Ragu Tagliatelle (김치 렌틸 라구 탈리아텔레)
This tagliatelle is coated in a hearty lentil ragu where aged kimchi and tomato add deep savory flavor with bright acidity.
Instructions
- 1
Rinse lentils and soak for 15 minutes; finely chop kimchi and reserve 2 tbsp kimchi juice.
- 2
Heat oil and cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic over low heat for 6 minutes.
- 3
Add kimchi and cook 3 minutes to mellow acidity, then add lentils and cook 1 more minute.
- 4
Add tomato puree, stock, kimchi juice, and sugar; simmer on low for 20 minutes into a ragu.
- 5
Cook tagliatelle, then toss with ragu for 2 minutes, adding pasta water if needed.
- 6
Serve once the sauce clings evenly to the pasta.
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