INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2
ribs celery, diced (about 3/4 cup)
3
carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
12 oz
bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups
red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 can
crushed tomatoes
1 can
diced tomatoes
2 cups
vegetable broth ((or chicken broth))
3 tbsp
tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
thyme
1 tsp
oregano
1/2 tsp
basil
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
12 oz
rotini pasta
1/2 cup
reserved starchy pasta water
Parsley
Parmesan cheese