Lentil Pasta with Marinara

🛒 Ingredients

• Lentil pasta 80 g · 280 kcal
• Canned crushed tomatoes 200 g · 40 kcal
• Onion 40 g · 16 kcal
• Garlic 5 g · 7 kcal
• Olive oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Dried basil 0 g · 0 kcal
• Dried oregano 0 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stir in dried basil and oregano. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While the sauce simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lentil pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the marinara sauce, tossing to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.