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Lentils and tomato sauce turn a pasta bake into a filling family dinner.
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Tomato and lentil pasta bake
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Lentils and tomato sauce turn a pasta bake into a filling family dinner.
25 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Lightly grease a suitable ovenproof dish using a little of the listed fat.
- 2Cook pasta following the packet and drain.
- 3Warm oil and soften onion for 6 minutes. Add passata, lentils and oregano; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted and season.
- 4Combine pasta and sauce in the dish and scatter with cheese.
- 5Transfer to the dish and bake for about 20 minutes, until the top is golden and the centre is piping hot.
- 6Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Cook's notes & swaps
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Make it your own
Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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