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1 teaspoon olive oil

1 medium onion — chopped

1 medium carrot — chopped

4 cloves garlic — minced

2 cups chicken broth — defatted

1/2 cup lentils — rinsed and drained

pinch rosemary 1/4 teaspoon thyme

2 cups tomatoes — chopped

4 cups fresh spinach — torn

1 pound pasta — fussilli or rotini

4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Saute onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil till softened. Add broth, lentils and herbs and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, 15 min. Add tomatoes, cover and cook 15-20 min. till lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and cook 5 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta, toss with sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan.

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