Tomato Lentil Pasta Sauce

Haven't tried this yet but it sounded interesting so I'm putting the recipe here for safe keeping

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  chopped carrot
• 1  chopped celery
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup  dice pancetta or 1⁄4 cup  thickly sliced bacon
• 2  bay leaves
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 dried thyme
• 3⁄4 cup dry green lentils
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley

Directions

1. saute onions celery carrots garlic and pancetta in oil.
2. add bay leaves and spices and cook 8 min or until vegetables are tender.
3. stir in lentils tomatoes and wine bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-40
4. minute.
5. discard bay leaves, stir in parsley.
6. serve over penne or other pasta.