Description
A healthy and flavorful pasta dish made with red lentils and tomato sauce, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Rinse the red lentils and cook them in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the lentils and mix them with the tomato sauce.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta and serve.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American