Fusilli With Lentil Sauce

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion
1 carrot
4 garlic
2 cups chicken broth defatted
1/2 cup lentils
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 cups tomatoes
4 cups spinach torn
1 pound pasta fussilli
4 teaspoons parmesan cheese

Instructions

Saute onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil till softened. Add broth, lentils and herbs and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, 15 min. Add tomatoes, cover and cook 15-20 min. till lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and cook 5 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta, toss with sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan.