Beluga Lentils with Chorizo, Red Wine and Smashed Squash

Ingredients

• • 4 oz (115 g) dried chorizo sausage, diced
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (155 g) black beluga lentils or green Puy lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 butternut squash, about 2.2 lb (1 kg), cut into 6 pieces, seeded
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • Basil leaves, for serving