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A Perfect Pasta for School Nights
In a matter of minutes, you can prepare this Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne for a quick yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by little ones and adults alike. Featuring Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne as its key ingredient, this family meal makes it easy to incorporate vegetables without sacrificing taste. Available in popular shapes like penne, spaghetti and elbow, and made with lentils, peas and cauliflower, zucchini or sweet potato, the veggie-based pastas are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, Kosher and good sources of protein and fiber. Visit veggiecraftfarms.com for more information and family-friendly recipes.
Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry French green lentils or
- brown lentils
- 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauli
- flower Penne
Toppings:
- fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook lentils according to package directions.
- Drain then return to pot and add marinara and vegetable broth.
- Stir well and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes.
- Cook penne according to package directions.
- Top cooked pasta with lentil Bolognese, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.