Penne with Lentil Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 can (28 oz / 796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (19 oz / 540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup shredded feta cheese

Directions

1. To prepare lentil sauce, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin; saute for 1 minute.
2. Add next 6 ingredients (tomatoes through pepper). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
3. Toss lentil sauce with hot cooked penne. Sprinkle with cheese.