(Family Features) Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments together despite busy schedules.
In a matter of minutes, you can prepare this Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne for a quick yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by little ones and adults alike. Featuring Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne as its key ingredient, this family meal makes it easy to incorporate vegetables without sacrificing taste. Available in popular shapes like penne, spaghetti and elbow, and made with lentils, peas and cauliflower, zucchini or sweet potato, the veggie-based pastas are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, Kosher and good sources of protein and fiber.
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Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne
1 cup dry French green lentils or brown lentils
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne
Toppings:
fresh basil
Parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes
Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain then return to pot and add marinara and vegetable broth. Stir well and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes.
Cook penne according to package directions.
Top cooked pasta with lentil Bolognese, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Source: Family Features
