🍝 Lentil Tomato Pasta
A hearty, budget-friendly pasta dish made with canned lentils, tomato sauce, and your favorite noodles. Ready in 15 minutes and under R50!
🧄 Ingredients
- 375g pasta of choice
- 1 jar (880ml) tomato pasta sauce
- 1 can (540ml) lentils, drained and rinsed
- Optional: black pepper, grated cheese, fresh herbs
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, drain and rinse lentils.
- Once pasta is done, return to pot and stir in sauce and lentils.
- Heat over medium for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition.
- Make a big batch and store leftovers for up to 4 days.