Crispy Cheesy Persian Makaroni Is My Comfort Food MVP

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium stalk celery
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small zucchini (about 6 ounces)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cooking the pasta
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3/4 cup dried red lentils
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron or 2 saffron threads
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ketchup, plus more for serving if desired
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 7 ounces sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• Serving options: pickles, ketchup, or a salad with citrus dressing

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