Roaring Red Lentil Pasta

What you need

• 1 ½ Cup Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Dry
• 2 Tsp Olive Oil
• ½ Cup Diced Onion
• ½ Cup Diced Celery
• ½ Cup Diced Carrot
• 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Cup Red Lentils, Dry
• 1 Cup Water
• 2 Cup Tomato Sauce
• 2 Tsp. Basil

What you do

1. Make sure to wash your hands before you begin.
2. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, basil and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. In a pot of add 1 cup of water and lentils. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 30 - 45 minutes.
4. Add in tomato sauce and veggies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. In a separate pot bring water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
6. Drain pasta and combine with lentil sauce.