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Family lentil pasta

Family lentil pasta

Ingredients

  • 150 g small pasta shapes
  • 4 tbsp red lentils
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes, no added salt
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Contains: Wheat

Method

  1. Soften the carrot in the oil over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, oregano and a splash of water. Simmer 20 minutes until the lentils have collapsed into the sauce.
  3. Cook the pasta separately in unsalted water and stir it through.
  4. Serve your child's portion first, then salt the rest of the pan for the adults.
Safety: Check tinned tomatoes for added salt — many brands include it.
Storage: Fridge 3 days, freezer 2 months.
Tip: Salting the pan only after the child's portion is out is the habit that lets one meal feed everybody. It is worth building early.

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