Pasta Pomodoro With Lentils

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1 jar Bertolli® Tomato & Basil Sauce
• 8 ounces penne or ziti pasta, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim or smoked mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz.)

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in 2-quart saucepan over high heat. Stir in lentils. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain lentils and set aside.
2. Bring Sauce to a boil in same saucepan over high heat. Stir in lentils. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. To serve, toss hot penne with sauce mixture, then top with cheese.