Fast Lentil Bolognese

With just 3 ingredients, this meal comes together in minutes and is good for you and your budget.

Ingredients

1 24-ounce can spaghetti sauce
2 cup cooked lentils
2 cups or 16-ounce package of dry pasta

Directions

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
If lentils are not already cooked, follow package directions and cook first.
Rinse lentils under cold water after cooking.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, warm the spaghetti sauce stirring constantly until evenly heated through.
Add the cooked lentils to the spaghetti sauce, and heat through.
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Combine the sauce and pasta.

Makes 6-8 servings

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