Iron-rich baby pasta

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 medium zucchini, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

28 ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

2 cups water

1 cup (190g) red lentils

Directions

Heat oil in a large quart pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add tomato paste and Italian seasoning and stir until well-incorporated.

Add the tomatoes, water, and lentils, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In the meanwhile, place a pot of water on the stove, bring to a boil, and cook pasta. Set aside.

Once sauce has cooled, transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. You can also keep it chunky depending on your preference.

Nutrition

• Calories: 149 kcal
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 26 g
• Protein: 8 g