Lentil Pasta

For me Pasta is comfort food and so easy to make. Love to experiment with lots of flavour with this. In this recipe I tried to marry my favourite flavours. Before you think how can it work, give it a go first…. you wont be disappointed. Lentils are good source of protein, when grouped together with Pasta and veg its a complete meal in a bowl….less washing, great RIGHT!

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Ingredients:

• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 pepper chopped
• Some kale(I used frozen)
• 1 tin of tomatoes
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 125 g dried puyi lentils, washed and rinsed
• Vegetable/chicken stock
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Method:

• Put the lentils and stock in a large saucepan over a high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are just cooked
• Meanwhile, put oil in pan. saute onion, garlic until translucent, then add carrot, pepper and kale cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir the lentils into the vegetables. season.
• Add pasta and cook for 5 mins with lid on. Its ready enjoy!