Fusilli with lentil sauce

 
                         Fusilli with Lentil Sauce
 
 Recipe By     : Eating Well Magazine
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Legumes                          Low-Fat
                 Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      teaspoon      olive oil
    1      medium        onion -- chopped
    1      medium        carrot -- chopped
    4      cloves        garlic -- minced
    2      cups          chicken broth -- defatted
      1/2  cup           lentils -- rinsed and drained
           pinch         rosemary
      1/4  teaspoon      thyme
    2      cups          tomatoes -- chopped
    4      cups          fresh spinach -- torn
    1      pound         pasta -- fussilli or rotini
    4      teaspoons     grated Parmesan cheese
 
 Saute onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil till softened.  Add broth, 
 lentils and herbs and bring to a boil.  Simmer, covered, 15 min.  Add 
 tomatoes, cover and cook 15-20 min. till lentils are tender.  Stir in
 spinach and cook 5 min.  Season with salt and pepper.
 
 Cook pasta, toss with sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan.
 
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