Pasta with Lentil-Tomato Sauce (Italian Style)

Ingredients

• 150 g Green lentils
• 400 g Crushed tomatoes
• 1 piece Carrots
• 1 stalk Celery
• 350 g Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 400 ml Water
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Finely chop the carrots, celery, and garlic

2. Step 2

   Cook the lentils in water for 15 minutes

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, sauté the carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil in a pan

4. Step 4

   Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano, and simmer for 8 minutes

5. Step 5

   Add the cooked lentils to the sauce, season with salt and pepper

6. Step 6

   Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and serve with the sauce