Lentil Spaghetti

Ingredients:

8 ounces spaghetti noodles

1 tbsp oil

1/2 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup dry lentils

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tomato, diced

2 ounces feta cheese

2 tsp parsley

Method

• Prepare spaghetti according to package directions.

• Drain.

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil.

• Add onion and garlic.

• Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

• Add the lentils and 1 1/2 cups of water.

• Bring to a boil.

• Add thyme, salt, red pepper flakes, and tomatoes.

• Bring to boil again.

• Reduce heat.

• Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes until lentils are softened.

• To serve, place spaghetti onto serving platter.

• Top with lentils.

• Sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.

• Makes 6 servings.

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