Sometimes all you want is a warm and filling pasta. If you ever feel like you are having one of those days, try this recipe out. It is easy to make and you only need a few simple ingredients. And I guarantee this will take you right back to childhood memories of homemade Bolognese made by mama or grandma :)

Cooking level: easy | Cooking time: 15 min | Prep time: 10 min | Total time: 25 min | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of raw lentils

• 5 garlic cloves chopped

• 1 sweet onion chopped

• 1 teaspoon of dried cumin

• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

• 2 teaspoons of dried basil or one cup of fresh basil

• 1 cup of parsley chopped

• black pepper to taste

• salt to taste

• 1 red bell pepper chopped

• 1 yellow bell pepper chopped

• 2 tomatos chopped and seeded

• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste - organic, no citric acid or salt added

• 1 1/2 cup of vegetable broth - organic, no preservatives added

• Optional: feel free to add any other veggies you like. Peas and broccoli are good options.

Instructions:

In a large frying pan add garlic, onion, cumin and paprika. Add a bit of water and let it sizzle and cook for about 2-3 min. When the water starts to dry out, add the lentils, vegetable broth and salt. Stir well and cover. Let it cook for another 5 min at medium heat. Add the vegetables, stir and cover. Cook for another 5 min. Add the tomato paste and stir well so the paste is well mixed. Let it cook for another 5 min and remove from heat. Add the basil, parsley and black pepper. Serve over your favorite pasta. It goes well also with rice or mashed potatoes.